Constructing a braced pile
Braced piles use a diagonal timber brace connected to two adjacent piles to provide resistance to lateral loads. The piles are installed deeper than ordinary piles and are constructed as a pair, as shown below.
| Max. brace length | Brace size |
|---|---|
| 3.0 m | 100 × 75 mm |
| 5.0 m | 100 × 100 mm |
Notes: Fixings must meet the durability requirements of NZS 3604:2011 Section 4.4.
Only one brace to be attached to tops of braced piles. Two braces may be attached to the base of a single pile, but only if they are at right angles to each other.
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