Bracing Systems

Rod Bracing

Wind Bracing Systems

HOW
BRACING
WORKS
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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

The WIND load on Endwall panels...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

is dispersed through Endwall framing...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

into the Continuous Purlin system.

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

The Purlins transfer the load...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

into the roof Brace Rods.

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

The load travels through the Roof bracing...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

through the Eave Purlin ...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

to the wall Diagonal Bracing ...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

...(or auxiliary bracing)...

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

into the Buildings foundation.

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Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

into the Buildings foundation.

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Transverse (Perpendicular
to Sidewall)

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Longitudinal (Perpendicular
to Endwall)

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Standard EP Location

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Roof Rods Break at Endpost(s)

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Wind Bracing

If possible, keep endpost spacing

similar at each endwall for a more
efficient bracing pattern.

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Typical Rod Bracing Location

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Wind Bracing Systems

Standard
Bracing
Methods
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Diagonal Bracing
VP standard bracing utilizes Diagonal
Bracing in the Roof and Walls.

The bracing design is determined by:

Building Loads & Code
Building Size
Building Location
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Diagonal Rod Bracing

Notes about Diagonal Rod Bracing:
Stiffest bracing system available
Most economical bracing system
Eave

Floor
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Diagonal Rods

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Diagonal Rods

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Diagonal Bracing Options

(Rods)
Eave

Floor

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Alternate Diagonal Bracing

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Rod Brace Assembly

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Coupling Nuts

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Angle Bracing
Bracing may be single rods or
angles depending upon
loading/design

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Angle Bracing

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Angle Bracing

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Angle Bracing

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Wind Bracing Systems

Alternative
Bracing
Methods
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Alternative Bracing Methods

Torsional Bracing

Rods are omitted from one sidewall.

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Torsional Bracing

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No Torsional Allowed if

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Notes About Torsional Bracing
Inexpensive

Maximum building width of 50

Maximum eave height of 18
100 mph maximum wind speed
Minimum 3 bays

Call your Service Center if close to these

parameters

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Rod Brace to Floor

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Rod Mark Numbers

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Portal Bracing
Portal Brace Includes:
Portal Beam
Knee Braces
Additional column
support

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Portal Bracing

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Portal Bracing

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Bracing--Wind Posts
Bracing
Bracing
New Bracing Option

Fixed Base Wind Post (with

automated Wind Post Base
Plate Design)
Use at sidewalls or endwalls
35--0 max. eave height
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Max. 24 column depth
Connection at main frame is
similar to that of portal frame

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Post and Beam Stability

Automated diaphragm check
If fails Rods may automatically be
designed
Initially at interior bay
Then at endbay

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Post and Beam Stability

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Notes About Portal Bracing
More expensive than rod
Flexible, not as stiff as diagonal
bracing

Maximum eave height of 20

Special clearances possible
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Portal Bracing

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Portal Bracing

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Portal Bracing???

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Portal Frames
Portal Frame Includes:

Portal Frame Beam

Portal Frame Columns
Load Transfer Clips
Bolts and Nuts

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Portal Frame

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Portal Frame (1/2 offset)

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Portal Frame

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Portal Frame

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Notes About Portal Frames
More expensive than rods
Relatively stiff (can hold drift on frame)
Special clearances possible
(Hold column & rafter depths)

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Portal Frame

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Portal Frame

(typical Anchor Rod Detail)

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Alternative Bracing Methods

Eave

Floor

Combination of Rods and Portal Frame

May be more for building heights
above 20 tall.

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Partial Height Portal Frame

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Bracing Comparisons
(Building Size = 200 x 300 x 19, IBC, 85 MPH
Wind - Book Price Shown)

$8,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000

Rods
Portal Brace
Portal Frame

$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$0
Bracing Type

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Strut Bracing at Wall

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Tube Strut

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Rod Bracing at Truss Frame

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Rod Bracing at Truss Frame

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Rod Bracing at Facade

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No Bracing?!?!?!
As erection proceeds all Brace Rods,
Flange Braces, Struts, Purlin/Girt Laps
should be installed before proceeding.

All buildings will require some

temporary bracing until all erection is
complete ! Do NOT take any chances !

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What Wind Can Do!

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Bracing Tips
Bracing most effective at 45 degree
angle
Diagonal bracing always most
economical
Consider Interior Column Bracing
at wide buildings
Consider shear walls with masonry,
etc.
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