Light gauge girts framing into one another at small angles

[rscassar]

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

 

[ishvaaag]

The basic idea can be something like that; if you want the C be aligned from the other side, use a conformed holding C where you will insert your C, then bolt. You may add some tie atop to prevent rotation.

 

[a2mfk]

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...

 

[rscassar]

Thank you both

 

[msquared48]

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