Wind

Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

HOW
BRACING
WORKS
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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Load Dispersal

Load Dispersal

The WIND load on Endwall panels...

is dispersed through Endwall framing...

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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Load Dispersal

Load Dispersal

into the Continuous Purlin system.

The Purlins transfer the load...

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Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Load Dispersal

Load Dispersal

into the roof Brace Rods.

The load travels through the Roof bracing...

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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Load Dispersal

Load Dispersal

through the Eave Purlin ...

to the wall Diagonal Bracing ...

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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Load Dispersal

Load Dispersal

...(or auxiliary bracing)...

into the Buildings foundation.

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Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Standard EP Location

Load Dispersal

into the Buildings foundation.

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Roof Rods Break at Endpost(s)

Wind Bracing

If possible, keep endpost spacing

similar at each endwall for a more
efficient bracing pattern.

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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

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Diagonal
Diagonal Bracing
Bracing
VP standard bracing utilizes Diagonal

Standard
Bracing
Methods

Bracing in the Roof and Walls.

The bracing design is determined by:

Building Loads & Code
Building Size
Building Location
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Diagonal
Diagonal Rod
Rod Bracing
Bracing

Diagonal Rods

Notes about Diagonal Rod Bracing:

Slightly more expensive than
cable bracing

Stiffest bracing system

available

Eave

Floor
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Diagonal Rods

Diagonal Rods

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Diagonal
Diagonal Rod
Rod Bracing
Bracing Options
Options

Brace Rod to Floor

Eave

Floor

2/3 bay space minimum

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Diagonal
Diagonal Bracing
Bracing Options
Options
(Rods)
(Rods)

Alternate Diagonal Bracing

Eave

Floor

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Rod Brace Assembly

Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems

Alternative
Bracing
Methods
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Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods

Torsional Bracing

Torsional Bracing

Rods are omitted from one sidewall.

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Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods

Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods

Notes About Torsional Bracing

Inexpensive

Portal Bracing
Portal Brace Includes:

Maximum building width of 50

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

Portal Beam
Knee Braces
Additional column
support

Call your Service Center if close to these

Clips, bolts & nuts

parameters

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Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods

Portal Bracing

Notes About Portal Bracing

More expensive than rods
Flexible, not as stiff as
diagonal bracing

Maximum eave height of 20

Special clearances possible

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Portal Bracing

Portal Bracing

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Portal Bracing

Portal Bracing???

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Portal Frame

Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods
Portal Frames
Portal Frame Includes:
Portal Frame Beam
Portal Frame Columns
Load Transfer Brackets
or Clips

Bolts and Nuts

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Portal Frame

Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods
Notes About Portal Frames
More expensive than rods
Relatively stiff
Special clearances
possible

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Portal Frame

Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods

(typ.
typ. Anchor Bolt Detail)

Eave

Floor

Combination of Rods and Portal Frame

May be more economical in some
cases

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Bracing Comparisons
(Building Size = 200 x 300 x 19, 99BOCA, 80
MPH Wind - Book Price Shown)

Partial Height Portal Frame

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

Rods
Portal Brace
Portal Frame

$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$0
Bracing Type
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Caution!
Caution!

Strut Bracing at Wall

Bracing types may not be mixed in

any single plane...however, it is OK
to mix them within the same bay

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Rod Bracing at Truss Frame

Rod Bracing at Truss Frame

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Rod Bracing at Crane

Rod Bracing at Facade

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No
No Bracing?!?!?!
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
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Bracing most effective at 45 degree

angle
XX-bracing always most economical
Consider Int.Col.
Int.Col. Bracing at wide
buildings
Consider shear
shear walls
walls with masonry,
etc.
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