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
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 Building’s foundation.

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 Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems Standard EP Location

Load Dispersal

into the Building’s 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
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Wind
Wind Bracing
Bracing Systems
Systems Diagonal
Diagonal Bracing
Bracing
• VP standard bracing utilizes Diagonal
Standard Bracing in the Roof and Walls.
• The bracing design is determined by:
Bracing § Building Loads & Code

Methods § 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 Alternate Diagonal Bracing
(Rods)
(Rods)
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
Portal Bracing
• Inexpensive
Portal Brace Includes:
• Maximum building width of 50’
• Maximum eave height of 18’ •Portal Beam
•Knee Braces
• 100 mph maximum wind speed •Additional column
• Minimum 3 bays support
• Call your Service Center if close to these •Clips, bolts & nuts
parameters
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Portal Bracing Alternative

Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods
Notes About Portal Bracing
• More expensive than rods
• Flexible, not as stiff as
diagonal bracing
• Maximum eave height of 20’
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Portal Bracing
Portal Bracing

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 Portal Bracing
Portal Bracing???

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Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods Portal Frame

Portal Frames
Portal Frame Includes:
• Portal Frame Beam
• Portal Frame Columns
• Load Transfer Brackets
or Clips
• Bolts and Nuts
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Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods Portal Frame

Notes About Portal Frames

• More expensive than rods
• Relatively stiff
• Special clearances
possible

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 Portal Frame
(typ.
typ. Anchor Bolt Detail) Alternative
Alternative Bracing
Bracing Methods
Methods
Eave

Floor

Combination of Rods and Portal Frame

• May be more economical in some
cases
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Bracing Comparisons
Partial Height Portal Frame (Building Size = 200 x 300 x 19, 99BOCA, 80
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 Caution!

Caution!
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
n Bracing most effective at 45 degree
angle
n “X”-
X”-bracing always most economical
n Int.Col. Bracing at wide
Consider Int.Col.
buildings
n Consider “shear
“shear walls”
walls” with masonry,
etc.
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