reidbrace bracing system

Reidbrace is rapidly becoming the preferred option for tension tie bracing and provides an economic off-the-shelf solution for bracing structures, tie-back applications and temporary bracing.

features
Eliminates expensive threaded rods. Reidbrace uses seismic grade 500E Reidbar for tendons. Eliminates welding and threading. Reidbar is available in either black or galvanised bar in standard 6 metre lengths and can be joined using standard couplers and locking nuts. (Longer Reidbar lengths by order). Over length bar can be cut without dismantling the bracing assembly. Substantial cost savings in labour and materials. All components sold as kits or separately. Engineered design - tested and certified to exceed the yield capacity of the 500E grade Reidbar (with the exception of RBRACE32, refer to Table1.) Designed to fit over structural steel flanges or cleats to provide double shear connection. The bracket thickness will influence the strength of system. Refer to Reid for design advice. Supplied with pin and clip for connection to structure - no need to source separate HS bolt. Reidbrace is galvanised for added corrosion protection.

applications
Wall and roof bracing Retro fitted seismic bracing Retaining wall tie backs Cross ties Temporary Bracing Beam Strengthening

REIDBRACE KITS & PRODUCT CODES

The Reidbrace Kits comprise of six major components and includes all the pins and safety clips for ease of ordering and installation. The kits are available in 12, 16, 20. 25 and 32mm sizes.

Bar Size

Kit Code (includes all fittings including pins) RBRACE12-SET RBRACE16-SET RBRACE20-SET RBRACE25-SET RBRACE32-SET

12mm RBRACE Banana End plus pins and safety clips Reid Full Nut and Half Nut RBRACE-END plus pins and safety clips Reid Tab Washer 16mm 20mm Reid Tension Spring 25mm 32mm

Ph 0800 88 22 12

www.reids.co.nz

Range effective Sept 2011. ReidTM reserves the right to adjust range without notification. For more up-to-date details visit our website. Copyright Reid Construction Systems. All rights reserved. Version: 09/09/2011. This supersedes all previous versions.

product data sHeet

description

product data sHeet

REIDBRACE SPECIFICATION
table 1: cHaracteristic strengtHs - min ultimate strength in kn RBRACE Size 12mm 16mm 20mm 25mm 32mm RBRACE Banana >116 >116 >181 >282 >430 RBRACE End >65 >116 >181 >282 >462 Reidbar FULL NUT 79 141 220 344 462 Reidbar HALF NUT 34 60 94 147 241 Reidbar

Min Yield 56.5 100.6 157.0 245.5 402.0

Min UTS 65.0 115.6 180.6 282.3 462.3

table 2: product specification - dimensions of rbrace banana and rbrace end

Reidbrace Banana Size 12/16 20 25 32 A 276 345 382 436 B 36 45 53 68 C 46 58 73 72 D1 17 21 31 31 D2 25 32 40 44 RB-End Size 12 16 20 25 32 A 145 160 195 247 265 B 32 36 45 50 62 C 50 55 60 80 85 D1 17 17 21 31 31 D2 30 35 43 55 Pin 16 16 20 30 30 E 50 67 88 108 120 H 40 50 60 80 88 W1 16 16 21 26 32 D3 19 24 29 38 E H 107 134 149 170 W1 16 21 26 36 W2 20 25 29 36

InstallatIon specIal cautIon:

W1 A C D2 D2 W1 B D1 D3 D1 D3 H W2 W2 H A C B

W1

The Reidbrace must be centralised on the bracket to ensure central loading forces.

RB 25 & 32

RB 12/16 & 20

2/16 & 20

A A D1 D2 B C D1 D3 D1 D1 D1 E H C E H C W1 B D3 D1 D2

A C H D1 Grade 8.8 Pin W1 B Grade 8.8 Pin E

fig 1a: fitting the reidbrace banana end

For further technical information and CAD drawings, please refer to the Reid website www.reids.co.nz or call 0800 88 22 12. All specification information is also contained in the Reidbar Technical Catalogue.

fig 1b: install of washers when packing is required.

Ph 0800 88 22 12

www.reids.co.nz

Range effective Sept 2011. ReidTM reserves the right to adjust range without notification. For more up-to-date details visit our website. Copyright Reid Construction Systems. All rights reserved. Version: 09/09/2011. This supersedes all previous versions.