Bracing - Diagonal

(Revised: 07/06/09)

The Bracing Diagonal Tier screen is used to edit standard clearance dimensions for a bay or entire wall of bracing.

Wall Detail

Dimension Between Tiers:

From the Center Line of the Strut,

To the Center Line of the next Strut.

From the Center Line of the Strut,

To the Base of the Column Web.

(Not to the Bottom of the Base Plate)

Roof Detail

Dimension Between Tiers:

From the Center Line of the Strut,

To the Center Line of the next Strut.

From the Center Line of the Strut,

To the End of the Eave Rafter Web.

(Not to the Building Line)

Dimensions:

Lower Left – Dimension (A)

Upper Left – Dimension (B)

Lower Right – Dimension (C)

Upper Right – Dimension (D)

The space from the nominal location (Base of the Column Web, Strut, or End of the Eave Rafter Web) to the Rod (slot or clip) Location.

Refer to pictures above for locations.

Floor Clip at Left

This check box identifies that a clip is required at the lower left.

Floor Clip at Left – Dimension

Refer to picture above for Dimension from centerline of frame to locate the clip.

Floor Clip at Right

This check box identifies that a clip is required at the lower right.

Floor Clip at Right – Dimension

Refer to picture above for Dimension from centerline of frame to locate the clip.

      Recommendation:

When Floor Clips are used, attempt to keep the floor to rod angle should between 30 and 60 degrees.

Member Properties:

Struts

From the drop down list select the bay and elevation of the strut you want to revise.

Strut

Screen used to modify strut information.

Diagonal - Lower Right - Properties

Screen used to modify bracing diagonal that starts at lower right.

Diagonal - Lower Left - Properties

Screen used to modify bracing diagonal that starts at lower left.

Diagonal - Bothe Diagonals - Properties

Screen used to modify both bracing diagonal at the same time.

Standard Controls:

§   OK, Cancel, Apply, Help

 

See also:

§   Bracing - Diagonal - Description

§   Bracing - Design

§   Bracing - Diagonal - Connections