Check the framework is square by checking the diagonal
measurements are equal.
Figure 19.0
Figure 16.0
Measure from the underside of the beams to the top of the footing
plate and cut the column to length. Refer section ‘68 Outback
Columns’ for reinforcement details. Slide the SHS reinforced footing
bracket into the bottom of the column, and fasten with two 12x20
hex head screws on either side of the post. Locate the top screws
approximately 100mm from the base of the footing plate, and the
bottom screws 50mm from the base. This is shown in figure 16.0.
Slide the top of the column over the installed post bracket and
secure as previously indicated, refer section ‘68 Outback Columns’.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage.
FOOTING PLATES - 68 REINFORCED OUTBACK COLUMNS
FRAME WORK CHECK
50mm SHS
two 12 x 20mm hex
head screws through
both sides of column
50mm
100mm
50mm SHS
footing plate
50mm SHS footing
plate fixed to slab
using four M10
masonry anchors
Measure from the underside of the beams to the top of the footing
plate and cut column to length. Slide the SHS column footing
bracket into the bottom of the column and fasten with two M10
bolts through the post. This is shown in figure 17.0.
Fix corner or inline connectors to columns and fasten to beams as
previously indicated, refer section ‘SHS Columns’.
Use construction props or bracing to hold columns in position, but
do not bolt to the concrete slab at this stage
Figure 17.0
FOOTING PLATES - SHS COLUMNS
two M10 bolts
four M12 chemical
anchors or equivalent
minimum edge
distance
minimum edge
distance
To prevent moisture from entering the beams and for aesthetics,
any beams with exposed ends require end caps to be fitted. Align
the end cap and push into the exposed beam end (figure 18.0). If
Outback columns are used, the postcaps can be fitted over the post-
beam connection. Apply a small amount of silicone to the back of
Figure 18.0
the postcap, align the two lugs with the two exposed holes of the
post bracket and push firmly (figure 18.1).
CAPPING
beam end caps
post cap
silicone into
bracket
68 outback column
post bracket
Figure 18.1
