siesmic bracing
siesmic bracing
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I'm out of my territory and doing some architectural work for a food process plant in california. I'm looking for some info on seismic bracing for a 20' high partition wall.
The wall is 144' long. constructed of 6" x 20 GA. stl channel studs w/ 5/8" gypsum both sides to the full height.
I was thinking hinged unistrut bracing angled to purlins 7' above the top of the wall and 8' from the cntrline of the wall on each side. My questions are; Is this a desireable method? What type of spacing would be req'd?
Any input on this or where I could find this info would be great help.
Thanks
The wall is 144' long. constructed of 6" x 20 GA. stl channel studs w/ 5/8" gypsum both sides to the full height.
I was thinking hinged unistrut bracing angled to purlins 7' above the top of the wall and 8' from the cntrline of the wall on each side. My questions are; Is this a desireable method? What type of spacing would be req'd?
Any input on this or where I could find this info would be great help.
Thanks






RE: siesmic bracing
RE: siesmic bracing
RE: siesmic bracing
As for bracing for a tall metal stud wall, a more common approach is to provide a diagonal stud bracing. Typically studs are at 16" on center thus bracing can be at 32" or 48" o.c. Bottom of the brace is lapped back to back with the web of the vertical stud using 3 or 4 screws. Top of the bracing is connected such that the brace force can effectively transfer to the horizontal diaphragm.