Structures

21.03.2011

Reflection on the Profiles

• Profiles/ Ground plates
• Name the parts and explain their functions/purpose

Braces: to help keep timber plumb or keep it from moving.
Joists:
Piles: holds up the bearers above the ground and keeps the height of the building.
Bearers: hold or supports the joist and keep the frame of the building square
Studs: used for the wall frames. acts like a joist in the frames.
Solid Blocking:
Jack Posts:
Nogs: goes in between the studs to avoid the studs from bending in the middle and keeps it strong.

• How do we set them up

28.03.2011

Piles/ Bearers/ Floor Joist

Types of piles as per plan and their functions

Fixing requirements for

• pile to bearer
• joist to bearer

What are the spacing requirements for the following

• piles
• joist

What is the living space area.

Wall Framing requirements
Find the length of walls A,B,C,D
A wall has structural components. Name all the components and state their functions
What timber treatment is the bottom plate and why?
How do we set our wall frames? Use HBG Branz book to help answer the questions