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We could add beams on each side of the steel beam to provide Nodal Bracing. I was just hoping that I would not have to go to that extreme. Also, as an engineer, I really feel like I should know how much force is needed for attached a beam's top flange to the diaphragm to prevent...
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Yes, Appendix 6 covers Continuous Torsional Bracing. However, it appears that that section only offers a recommended stiffness, rather than a force. Also, Torsional Bracing is different than Top Flange bracing.
The existing building is a 1979 tilt-up concrete warehouse will a wood-framed roof. The roof consists of 6-3/4" glulam beams at 40 feet spacing with TJL and TJ-50's between. The glulams vary in depth from 24" to 39". The maximum span of the glulams is 48 ft. My client wants to remove a...
