This video covers complex subject of bracing for a New Zealand deck using NZS 3604. By using the bracing calculator on the ROBO Deck Designer website this video shows how to work out:
1) Your required bracing in both lateral and longitudal directions.
2) How this be achieved using bracing lines with anchor or braced piles.
3) Examples of the braced piles used in the bracing.
The video shows the process using the ROBO Deck Designer bracing calculator as well as additional information like earthquake zones and soil class.
The video also outlines the relevancy of NZS3604 with the some of this information not being required but also some information is quite specific.
Please note this video has been redone, as an error caused the previous video to publish with no sound.
Please note diagrams, tables and references are from NZS3604. ROBO Design Solutions are not the owner of this information, but has been copied under:
Section 44 of the New Zealand Copyright Act 1944.
Disclaimer: Whilst this video contains a lot of information on the design of decks which has been produced with the highest level of professional care, ROBO Deck Designer, ROBO Design Solutions or Paul Roberts (the creator of this video) does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this video. This video is intended as a guide only, please refer to the New Zealand building code for the appropriate regulations.
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