γ GAMMA GAMMA BRACING TECHNOLGIES LIMITED TECHNICAL INSTALLATION MANUAL NEW ZEALAND’S MOST ADVANCED BRACING SYSTEM FOR TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTIONS ISSUE MARCH 2019 γ DESIGNED BY GAMMA TECHNOLOGIES LTD GBF220 GBF400 GBF600 Copyright 2014...
GAMMA 1.0 General Information Gamma withstands multiple wind and/or earthquake traumas and maintains its structural integrity. Gamma has a high “Ductility” so it can flex without failure. Gamma’s are best installed early in the construction to immediately provide bracing performance.
GAMMA 1.1. Introduction 1.3. Benefits of using Gamma Bracing System The design of the Gamma Bracing system allows for Gamma Bracing system technology has been specifically easy installation for both new and existing buildings. No designed and rigorously tested in New Zealand to...
NZS3604:2011. objectives of the code. If the Gamma Bracing system is to be considered for B2.2 Functional Requirement installation other than in accordance with the trademark Building materials, components and construction certificate, specific engineering will be required.
Restricted Building Work. 2.5. Who may install the Gamma Bracing system Installation of the Gamma Bracing system must be undertaken or the installation be installed by a Licensed...
3.0 Performance and Construction GAMMA The performance and construction of the Gamma Bracing systems is detailed in Table 2. The values for wind and earthquake are obtained from testing and evaluation that has been carried out in accordance with NZS3604:2011 and P21[2010] test and evaluation procedures.
GAMMA The Gamma Bracing System provides bracing performance to resist and achieve Wind and Earthquake demands. To calculated both the Wind and Earthquake demands Gamma Bracing Technologies Ltd has developed a spread sheet calculator that is in accordance with the requirements of the 11.0 Gamma Bracing Software Calculator - Demand...
A warning note will be visible if the demand is not achieved. Each achieved sheet allows the option to choose from the preferred Gamma For exterior wall bracing lines load in the exterior wall length in meters and achieved sheets.
Using 12g x 40mm Tek screws provided fix through the pre punched holes located in the GBF’s and into the timber framing. If thermal insulation is to be installed then cut the thermal insulation to fit within the timber framing and Gamma framing members and ensure that insulation protrudes from both sides of the Gamma Bracing Frame (Refer Section 16.3).
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Bracing Frame within the timber framing. 2 screws positioned at the upper part of the Gamma Bracing Frame and 1 screw in each of the brackets. Mark the position of the hold down bolt hole on to the timber base plate for each bracket.
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Quantity of 8 screws per bracket. (Provided) Install the 12g x 40mm Tek screws to the Gamma Bracing Frame. Pre punched holes are positioned in the up-right sections and the top end cap of the Gamma Bracing Frame provided. The Gamma Bracing Frame is now fully installed and providing its structural performance.
γ 6.0 Gamma Bracing Frame GBF220S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the Gamma Bracing Frame GBF220S as it is supplied Hold Down Brackets & Washers γ...
γ 6.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF220S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF220S as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 45BU - Earthquake 53BU 400mm Wall length...
γ 7.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF220 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF220 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 37BU - Earthquake 44BU 400mm Wall length...
γ 8.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF400S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF400S as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 51BU - Earthquake 63BU 445mm Wall length...
γ 9.0 Gamma Bracing Frame GBF400 GAMMA Gamma Bracing Frame GBF 400 Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF400 as it is supplied. 353mm (+/- 1.0mm) 45 mm Horizontal Channel 66 mm Angled Channel RH Side Channel Tek Screw...
γ 9.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF400 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF400 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 45BU - Earthquake 55BU 445mm Wall length...
γ 9.2 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF400 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF400 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 40BU - Earthquake 40BU 445mm Wall length...
γ 9.3 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF400 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF400 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 35BU - Earthquake 40BU 445mm Wall length...
γ 10.0 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF450S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF450S as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 65BU - Earthquake 74BU 490mm Wall length...
γ 10.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF450 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF450 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 57BU - Earthquake 65BU 490mm Wall length...
γ 10.2 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF450 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF450 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 50BU - Earthquake 57BU 490mm Wall length...
γ 10.3 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF450 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF450 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 45BU - Earthquake 52BU 490mm Wall length...
γ 11.0 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF535S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF535S as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 79BU - Earthquake 86BU 535mm Wall length...
γ 11.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF535 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF535 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 69BU - Earthquake 75BU 535mm Wall length...
γ 11.2 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF535 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF535 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 61BU - Earthquake 67BU 535mm Wall length...
γ 11.3 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF535 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF535 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 55BU - Earthquake 60BU 535mm Wall length...
γ 12.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF600S GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF600S as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 90BU - Earthquake 90BU 690mm Wall length...
γ 13.0 Gamma Bracing Frame GBF600 GAMMA Gamma Bracing Frame GBF 600 Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF600 as it is supplied. 553mm (+/- 1.0mm) 45 mm Horizontal Channel 66 mm Angled Channel RH Side Channel Tek Screw...
γ 13.1 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF600 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF600 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 84BU - Earthquake 90BU 690mm Wall length...
γ 13.2 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF600 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF600 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 70BU - Earthquake 70BU 690mm Wall length...
γ 13.3 Gamma Bracing System Construction GBF600 GAMMA Detailed in the drawing below is the GBF600 as it must be constructed to provide the described wind and earthquake performance values. Performance - Wind 55BU - Earthquake 60BU 690mm Wall length...
To adjust the height of the GBF it is permitted to remove the two rivets that hold each of the hold down brackets in place which The height of the Gamma Bracing frame can be adjusted to suit allows the brackets to be adjusted up or down.
Frame & Stud/Top Plate: 12g x 70mm Tek Screws (Qty 24 per frame) to secure Gamma Bracing frame to timber studs. 12g x 40mm Tek Screws (Qty 1 per frame) to secure Gamma Bracing frame to the top plate. 16.2 Hold Down Anchors...
All electrical equipment must be installed by a Registered Electrician in accordance with AS/NSZ 3000:2017. Tables 5 & 6 below detail accessory fittings that can be installed to the Gamma Bracing frame. Other larger and heavier items such as sinks, toilet cistern’s and wall mounted television screens will require mounting directly to the timber studs.