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Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

(OP)
Hi

Does anyone have a typical detail when two light gauge C-section girts frame into each other at small angles (10 degrees).

Normally if they where framing into each other 90 degrees then I would provide 2mm bracket (1/8") and 2 bolts thru the web of each girt?

Any help from someone who has experience with light gauge metal building design will be appreciated.

Thanks

RE: Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

Off the top of my head I think Simpson or similar may make a pre-fab connection to be used with screws that you can bend one time to your needed angle...

RE: Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

(OP)
Thank you both

RE: Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

If this is to toe top of a radial peak, I commonly install a 90 degree or so header to avoid the small angle connection.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

 

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