X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
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I prefer diagonal brace since it has much less connections and reduces a lot labors. But X-Brace gives more stability and redundency. I want to know what you prefer to use in design. Please vote. Thanks!





RE: X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
RE: X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
RE: X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
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Look at item number 7.
I tend to prefer chevron braces since this will cut down on the unbraced length of the braces.
RE: X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?
A single diagonal brace has it's merits, but also it's limitations. In high seismic areas you need to have tension diagonals balancing your compression diagonals or else you have to design the brace for the overstrength factors. Once you design the brace for the overstrength factor this essentially eliminates your redundancy in the design as your collectors, etc. will no longer have amplified forces as compared to your brace.
RE: X-Brace or Diagonal Brace?