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Introduction
Module 1: Single-storey non-cyclonic is an assessment of your ability to use both the
ENDUROCADD® software and its related design manuals to design and detail basic single-storey
non-cyclonic dwellings.
This assessment has been created to fulfill the requirements of the ABCB Structural Software
Protocol 2011, which is referenced by the BCA 2012, as a method to determine competency for
detailing single-storey non-cyclonic dwellings.
Successful completion of all elements of this assessment is required:
• to prove you have demonstrated understanding of detailing basic single-storey non-cyclonic
dwellings
• as a prerequisite for becoming a Trained Software user (TSU) of the ENDUROCADD®
software for “Module 1: Single-storey non-cyclonic”.

Note: These systems may be substituted for SUPRAFRAME® and SMARTRUSS®. Please
ensure that these systems are specified in answers where appropriate.

Applicant details

Important: The applicant must complete each section of this assessment unaided.

Surname

First name

Date

Instructor

Location of course

ENDUROCADD® Version

ENDUROFRAME®
Section A

Question 1

What are the design parameters of the following ENDUROWALL® or SUPRAFRAME® system
components for non-cyclonic regions for a job to be self-certified?

Maximum Truss Span ...........................................................................

Truss Spacing Options (a) ...................................................

(b) ...................................................

(c) ...................................................

Common Stud Spacing (mm) (a) ...................................................

(b) ...................................................

Roof Types (a) ...................................................

(b)....................................................

Roof Pitch Range Tiled ................................................

Sheet ..............................................

Wall Heights (a) ...................................................

(b)....................................................
(c)....................................................

Wind Rating (a)  N...............................................

(b)  N...............................................
(c)  N...............................................

Connection System (a) Frame Screws............................

(b) Reinforcing Screws....................

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Question 2a

Using the ENDUROWALL® or SUPRAFRAME® design manual, find a suitably sized angle lintel
for a 1260mm wide window installed in the hip end of a dwelling that has a 22.5 degree tiled roof,
trusses spanning 1650mm, trusses spaced at @600 centres, and N2 wind conditions.
Note the tables used to arrive at this conclusion.

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Question 2b

ENDUROFRAME question: Would a truss header section work for this opening?
SUPRAFRAME question: Would a single end span single lintel work for this opening?

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Question 3

What are three methods you could implement to make a failing flush girder truss pass?

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Question 4a

Where are the following items located in the ENDUROCADD® directory/folder structure?

Specific job folder

BOM.XML file

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Question 4b

What does the BOM.XML file do?

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Question 5

If a design is outside the scope of the ENDUROCADD® software what is required to certify the
job?

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Question 6

Different connections achieve various hold down values. What types of connections are available
to connect the following? For each item, list the tie down capacity.

Wall frame to slab

Truss to wall frame

Bridge to girder
truss

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Question 7

What is the minimum screw distance (to centre of hole) to obtain the full capacity of a connection?

Distance from end of part

Distance from edge of part

Distance from other screws

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Question 8:

When creating floor plans what methods can be used to enter floor perimeters?

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Question 9

What are the detailing preferences for your business/ fabricator in the most common wind speed?
Wind speed  ____________

Non
Load-bearing
load-bearing Webs Chords
studs
studs
Section size and material gauge
Hip end preference
Hip rafter type
Truss tie down options
Saddle/rafter connections
Saddle/truss connection
Rafter/truss connection
Wall frame tie down options
Strap bracing size
Service hole locations
Bottom plate notching

Non
Load-bearing
load-bearing Webs
studs
studs
Opening header type
Number of jamb studs

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Question 10a

What information is required from customers for detailing quality control?

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Question 10b

How do you ensure that the frame you have detailed meets the customers’ requirements?

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Section B
Complete the following task from this section. Process the following job using these Parameters
for a residential application:
• 22.5 degrees
• Tiled roof
• Trusses @ 600centres
• 600mm overhang
• Ceiling load 10mm plaster on battens
• Ceiling height 2400mm
• External wall studs at 450 centres
• Non-load bearing studs at 600mm centres
• Using 0.55 and 0.75 material only.
Throughout this job, as in practice, various decisions will need to be made during the detailing pro-
cess. Describe the decisions and reasons behind them in the space provided after each numbered
question.
Question 1

What are the load bearing and non-loading wall heights used?

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Question 2

How did you arrive to conclusion of what material to use for common studs?

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Question 3

If a 2040x820 hollow core door is used internally, what is the suitable stud opening size?

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Important: Build all trusses and ensure they pass.

Question 4

Complete the wall layout ensuring that there are load-bearing and non load-bearing walls with
openings. Detailing options and bracing complete and edit wall components has been used to
review wall panels and correctly edit components to satisfy geometry, design and builders require-
ments.

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Question 5

Complete the roof truss layouts using a combination of hip type 1a and 2, ensuring that the truss
spacing is not exceeded and that trusses do no overlap. Use a raking end wall at the gable end.

1. Review NC data to understand tooling operations....................................................................

2. Dimension the layout.................................................................................................................
3. Create a truss layout with labels, top chord roof bracing anvd tie down values.......................

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Question 6

Describe any specific decisions you made during the job processing and the reasons behind them

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Question 7

Multiple choice question. Which of the following documents is the ENDUROCADD® software pro-
gram based on?

Lysaght Technology Design Philosphy Doc. Report 4

NCC Building Code of Australia BCA-2012
AS/NZS 4600:2005 Cold formed steel structures
AS/NZS1170.0,AS/NZS 1170.1,AS/NZS1170.2
NASH standard Residential and Low rise steel Framing Part1:Design criteria 2005
All of the above

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Section C
Submit TWO jobs you have detailed yourself within the past year containing at least one of each
component listed in the table below.
Tick
Job number Job requirements must include
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More than two common spans in one job (not including valley, hip and
jack trusses).
Hip or Dutch hip end.
Gable end using gable ladders or raking wall.
Either a cantilever or large overhang.
An area requiring trusses with an end vertical at the heel - either cutoff
trusses or half-truss roof.
Load bearing wall using l flashing, webbed and beam head.
Raking wall.
Girder truss that has passed design.
Dimensioned layouts including walls and trusses with labels, tie down
values and bracing values. Must include both walls and trusses.
Model the roof shape and break into suitable roof blocks to accommo-
date truss layouts.
Question 1

When entering the information into the Loading data, explain what you considered? For example,
roof and ceiling batten spacing or whether wind classification is simple or advanced.

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Question 2

Describe any specific decisions you made during the job processing and the reasons behind them.

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