Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
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Hello. I am looking for information on using metal decking to provide lateral bracing for the top chord of a steel truss. Can the 2% rule be used here? If the deck is attached at say 12"o.c., is there any reduction for the 2% rule? Any recommended material is much appreciated! Thanks in advance.






RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
DaveAtkins
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
I agree with Dave in that the top chord will be braced via the deck attachment. Pre-engineered wood trusses follow guidelines for lateral stability during erection and it can be found in several publications.
Regards,
Lutfi
www.cdeco.com
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
I was talking with a colleague few months back about the same issue. He stated to me that column was stabilized laterally, in California during an earthquake, by presence of a file cabinet!
I also heard (I do not recall the source) of researchers at Cornell University testing compressing flanges using regular tape and cardboard. Stability was achieved to a point.
Regards,
Lutfi
www.cdeco.com
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing
RE: Steel Truss Lateral Bracing