David Beneke Consulting was commissioned by CSR Panel Systems to assist in the investigations into different methods of reinforcing CSR Hebel PowerPanels.  The object of the investigation was to determine whether having a “caged” dual layer reinforcement system would have any beneficial effect on the mechanical properties of the panels as opposed to the current single layer system.  

David Beneke Consulting was commissioned by APC Group to undertake a proof check of four cantilever racking systems for their client Laminex. The racking systems were to be installed at Penrose, Auckland New Zealand.   Each rack system was modelled in 3 dimensional form using 1 dimensional line elements to represent the uprights, cantilever beams, base beams and down-aisle bracing. Out-of-plumb, placement and impact loads were incorporated into the FEA model and combined together all consistent with FEM10.2.09. Earthquake loading was derived in accordance with NZS1170.5 and applied as static loads at the centre of gravity of the pallets.   

David Beneke Consulting was commissioned by PGH Bricks and Pavers to determine the spanning capacity of the horizontal rails and vertical beams of the Corium façade system. The system consists of an L-shaped slotted bracket which attaches to the building substrate and cantilevers out to an aluminium vertical beams. The horizontal rails of the system span between the aluminium vertical beams.

David Beneke Consulting was commissioned by Brickworks to assist in the investigations into the structural capacity of two-way spanning breeze block masonry walls. The objective of the project was to develop a general design spreadsheet which specifies the maximum wall height as a function of the wall length for different wind regions in Australia, ultimate wind pressures and support conditions following AS 3700-2018.

David Beneke Consulting have been involved in the research and development and certification of CSR fibre cement sheet cladding systems since 2009. Our role generally involves assistance with formulation and witnessing of full-scale connection testing, calculations associated with fibre cement panels and verification of maximum span data for the associated light gauge steel framing that supports the fibre cement panels.

As a part of James Hardies ongoing certification process of its sheeting products, David Beneke Consulting was commissioned to undertake 3rd party proof checking and certification of all sheeting products in their range.

David Beneke Consulting have been involved in the research and development and certification of CSR Gyprock plasterboard lining systems since 2013.