elephant quickbrace systems
Elephant Plasterboard QuickBrace Systems
September 2013
ELEPHANT QUICKBRACE SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTARY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2013
Revised and Improved Performances Enhanced QuickBrace Software Consolidated Bracing Systems Smart Numbering System Independently Appraised NZS 3604:2011 Compliant
www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz
0800 ELEPHANT (353742)
Elephant Plasterboard Quickbrace Elephant Plasterboard (NZ) Limited have conducted extensive bracing tests. The Bracing ratings published in this document have been obtained by independent testing and opinions sourced by organizations with accredited quality assurance. Detailed in this document are some unique design solutions now available to the New Zealand Building Industry to satisfy the bracing requirements of the New Zealand Standard NZS 3604:2011 Timber framed buildings.
Recent Changes We have made changes and improvements to the Elephant Plasterboard Quickbrace Systems.
• Revised Performances Recent testing on the ENSS and the EHMSc systems using the new BRANZ P21 (2010) Test Methodology have shown improved performances. All published performances have either been re-evaluated or tested to the new BRANZ P21 (2010) Test Methodology. These provide responsible, conservative and reliable bracing ratings.
• Enhanced Elephant QuickBrace© Software There have been a number of significant changes and enhancements to the QuickBrace Software. These enhanced features will assist designers and engineers to not only comply to the rules of NZS 3604:2011 but also assist in good design and construction. The new software can be downloaded from our website www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz or by emailing [email protected] to request a copy.
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Design Solutions System Lining Requirement Code
Additional Bottom Plate Fixing
ENS
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
ENSS
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
EHSc
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
EHSSc
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
EHSPc
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side, Plywood on the other
External
EHMc
Elephant Multiboard on one side
External or Internal
EHMSc
Elephant Multiboard on one side, Standard-Plus on the other
EHMPc
Elephant Multiboard on one side, Plywood on the other
External or Internal
None
Internal External or Internal
Panel End Hold Downs
Panel End Hold Downs
Internal
Internal External
Compliance to NZS 3604:2011 The Elephant Quickbrace Systems detailed in this document and the Elephant Quickbrace Software are fully compliant to the requirements of NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.
Elephant Quickbrace© Numbering System E = Elephant Plasterboard Systems
H = Panel Hold Downs Required N = No Panel Hold Downs
For further information call our Free Help line 0800 ELEPHANT (353 742)
S SS SP M MS MP
=
=
Standard-Plus on one side Standard-Plus on both sides Standard-Plus on one side, Plywood the other Multiboard on one side Multiboard on one side, Standard-Plus the other Multiboard on one side, Plywood the other
c
=
Requires the Condensed Corner Pattern
= = = =
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Systems
Elephant Plasterboard
September 2013
Elephant Quickbrace© Corner Pattern Types
50
50
150
50
150
50
50
50 50 50 50 50 50
Typical Bracing Corner Pattern Fix 12mm min from paper bound edges and18mm min from sheet ends or cut edges
50
50
50
150
Condensed Bracing Corner Pattern
150
150
150
50 50 50
50
Fix 12mm min from paper bound edges and18mm min from sheet ends or cut edges
Elephant Quickbrace© Systems System Number
ENS
ENSS
EHSc
EHSSc
EHSPc
EHMc
EHMSc
EHMPc
Lining Requirement
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side Plywood on the other
Elephant Multiboard on one side
Elephant Multiboard on one side Elephant Standard-Plus on the other
Elephant Multiboard on one side Plywood on the other
Min. Length (m)
BU/m Wind
Earthquake
0.4
65
65
0.8
70
65
1.8
85
70
0.4
75
65
0.8
85
75
1.2
95
85
0.4
85
80
0.8
105
90
1.8
120
90
0.4
100
115
0.8
145
135
1.2
150
145
0.4
105
120
0.6
130
140
0.8
150
150
0.4
90
105
0.8
130
120
1.2
150
125
0.4
110
115
0.8
150
140
1.2
150
150
0.4
115
125
0.6
135
140
0.8
150
150
Panel Holddowns
Corner Pattern
No
Typical
Yes
Condensed
Yes
Condensed
* Timber Floors - It is required by NZS 3604:2011 to limit BU ratings to 120 BU/m for timber floors. For a higher floor frame uplift, a specifically engineered design will be required. Note- The Elephant QuickBrace© Numbering System and the sub components thereof are protected by copyright.
For further information go to www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Systems
Elephant Plasterboard QuickBrace Systems
Elephant Plasterboard (NZ) Limited For more information visit www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz or email [email protected] or call 0800 ELEPHANT (353742)
September 2013
September 2013
ELEPHANT QUICKBRACE SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTARY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2013
Revised and Improved Performances Enhanced QuickBrace Software Consolidated Bracing Systems Smart Numbering System Independently Appraised NZS 3604:2011 Compliant
www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz
0800 ELEPHANT (353742)
Elephant Plasterboard Quickbrace Elephant Plasterboard (NZ) Limited have conducted extensive bracing tests. The Bracing ratings published in this document have been obtained by independent testing and opinions sourced by organizations with accredited quality assurance. Detailed in this document are some unique design solutions now available to the New Zealand Building Industry to satisfy the bracing requirements of the New Zealand Standard NZS 3604:2011 Timber framed buildings.
Recent Changes We have made changes and improvements to the Elephant Plasterboard Quickbrace Systems.
• Revised Performances Recent testing on the ENSS and the EHMSc systems using the new BRANZ P21 (2010) Test Methodology have shown improved performances. All published performances have either been re-evaluated or tested to the new BRANZ P21 (2010) Test Methodology. These provide responsible, conservative and reliable bracing ratings.
• Enhanced Elephant QuickBrace© Software There have been a number of significant changes and enhancements to the QuickBrace Software. These enhanced features will assist designers and engineers to not only comply to the rules of NZS 3604:2011 but also assist in good design and construction. The new software can be downloaded from our website www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz or by emailing [email protected] to request a copy.
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Design Solutions System Lining Requirement Code
Additional Bottom Plate Fixing
ENS
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
ENSS
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
EHSc
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
EHSSc
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
EHSPc
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side, Plywood on the other
External
EHMc
Elephant Multiboard on one side
External or Internal
EHMSc
Elephant Multiboard on one side, Standard-Plus on the other
EHMPc
Elephant Multiboard on one side, Plywood on the other
External or Internal
None
Internal External or Internal
Panel End Hold Downs
Panel End Hold Downs
Internal
Internal External
Compliance to NZS 3604:2011 The Elephant Quickbrace Systems detailed in this document and the Elephant Quickbrace Software are fully compliant to the requirements of NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings.
Elephant Quickbrace© Numbering System E = Elephant Plasterboard Systems
H = Panel Hold Downs Required N = No Panel Hold Downs
For further information call our Free Help line 0800 ELEPHANT (353 742)
S SS SP M MS MP
=
=
Standard-Plus on one side Standard-Plus on both sides Standard-Plus on one side, Plywood the other Multiboard on one side Multiboard on one side, Standard-Plus the other Multiboard on one side, Plywood the other
c
=
Requires the Condensed Corner Pattern
= = = =
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Systems
Elephant Plasterboard
September 2013
Elephant Quickbrace© Corner Pattern Types
50
50
150
50
150
50
50
50 50 50 50 50 50
Typical Bracing Corner Pattern Fix 12mm min from paper bound edges and18mm min from sheet ends or cut edges
50
50
50
150
Condensed Bracing Corner Pattern
150
150
150
50 50 50
50
Fix 12mm min from paper bound edges and18mm min from sheet ends or cut edges
Elephant Quickbrace© Systems System Number
ENS
ENSS
EHSc
EHSSc
EHSPc
EHMc
EHMSc
EHMPc
Lining Requirement
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side
Elephant Standard-Plus on both sides
Elephant Standard-Plus on one side Plywood on the other
Elephant Multiboard on one side
Elephant Multiboard on one side Elephant Standard-Plus on the other
Elephant Multiboard on one side Plywood on the other
Min. Length (m)
BU/m Wind
Earthquake
0.4
65
65
0.8
70
65
1.8
85
70
0.4
75
65
0.8
85
75
1.2
95
85
0.4
85
80
0.8
105
90
1.8
120
90
0.4
100
115
0.8
145
135
1.2
150
145
0.4
105
120
0.6
130
140
0.8
150
150
0.4
90
105
0.8
130
120
1.2
150
125
0.4
110
115
0.8
150
140
1.2
150
150
0.4
115
125
0.6
135
140
0.8
150
150
Panel Holddowns
Corner Pattern
No
Typical
Yes
Condensed
Yes
Condensed
* Timber Floors - It is required by NZS 3604:2011 to limit BU ratings to 120 BU/m for timber floors. For a higher floor frame uplift, a specifically engineered design will be required. Note- The Elephant QuickBrace© Numbering System and the sub components thereof are protected by copyright.
For further information go to www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz
Elephant Plasterboard Bracing Systems
Elephant Plasterboard QuickBrace Systems
Elephant Plasterboard (NZ) Limited For more information visit www.elephantplasterboard.co.nz or email [email protected] or call 0800 ELEPHANT (353742)
September 2013
