St Martins piles
Contractors and structural engineers went to great lengths to save an earthquake-damaged house in the Christchurch suburb of St Martins, with foundation piles 17 m long.
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Contractors and structural engineers went to great lengths to save an earthquake-damaged house in the Christchurch suburb of St Martins, with foundation piles 17 m long.
In Build 155 Within tolerance, we outlined some of the allowable tolerances to work within for a quality result. Here, we’ve summarised that information into convenient tables.
We sometimes get asked about the appropriateness of NZS 3604:2011 anchor piles when ‘good ground’ is at some distance below the surface.
Many house foundations in Canterbury have been repaired using the jack and pack repair method. Here are some of the key points you need to know when using this method.
The BRANZ helpline was recently asked how the base of a drained and vented cavity should be constructed for a timber or concrete pile construction. Let’s take a look.
The BRANZ Helpline is frequently asked how to work out bracing requirements for decks. Here, we work through the process step by step.
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.