Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs
Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs
(OP)
I was looking at creating a timber diaphragm in a prefabricated trussed roof to stabilise a wall panel. I can design the diaphragm to work OK however I am aware a top and btm chord are required. As my roof is trussed the most practical option would be to utilise the wallplates at either end of the truss and add a longtitudinal tie above the ceiling joists with bridging between joists in both cases. I am assuming a continuous chord above a below the ceiling joists would serve the same purpose as a continuous chord at the ends - is this correct? are there any issues related to the positioning of the chord I should be aware of?






RE: Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs
RE: Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs
RE: Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs
I, too, am comfused...
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Timber Diaphragms on trussed roofs