Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
(OP)
Does light gage diagonal bridging for wood joists meet IBC requirements?
The 2009 IBC notes that substitute metal bridging needs to provide rigidity equal to 1"x 3" lumber. That seems a tall order considering that metal bridging literature that I've seen notes for "tension only", implying that there is little rigidity of the product itself.
Any comments would be appreciated.
The 2009 IBC notes that substitute metal bridging needs to provide rigidity equal to 1"x 3" lumber. That seems a tall order considering that metal bridging literature that I've seen notes for "tension only", implying that there is little rigidity of the product itself.
Any comments would be appreciated.






RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
I don't see anyone installing joist bridging anymore
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
Do you know if the tension only metal bridging is accepted by the 2009 IBC?
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
Structural Ed: No. But I do not know why it would not be. If Simpson has it, it should be compliant.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
It is hard to say how effective it is anyway - especially if the floor system is designed conservatively.
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
RE: Light Gage Diagonal Metal Bridging for Wood Joists
So does the IBC.