BU560 Pile foundations
- Abbreviation
- BU560(2013)
- Valid from
- 1/05/2013
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This bulletin explains the requirements of NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings for pile foundation systems and should be read in conjunction with that document.
Scope
The bulletin covers:
- foundation systems
- pile foundations, including pile footings and concrete encasement, ordinary piles, driven timber piles, driven timber cantilevered piles, braced pile systems and anchor piles
- fixings and durability.