bottom diagonal in typical gable end X bracing
bottom diagonal in typical gable end X bracing
(OP)
A diagonal from the top plate to the roof diaphragm would adequately brace a gable end wall hinge point; so why is gable end bracing often detailed as an X?; what is the purpose of the other diagonal coming down from the diaphragm to the bottom chords since the ceiling is typically gypsum and not relied on as a diaphragm?






RE: bottom diagonal in typical gable end X bracing
RE: bottom diagonal in typical gable end X bracing
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering