Bracing Systems

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Rod Bracing

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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 Building’s foundation.

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 Wind Bracing Systems

Load Dispersal

into the Building’s 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
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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
35’
• 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 47
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
Rods
$4,000
Portal Brace
$3,000 Portal Frame
$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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