Ridge Beam Moment

[Zoobie777]

Hi,

I am designing an LVL ridge beam and its failing on moment. Do the rafters (hung on each side of beam) count as top bracing? I wanna say yes but would like an expert to weigh in.

Thanks!

 

[KootK]

I also say yes.

 

[Zoobie777]

Thanks KootK. Does the Koot at all refer to the Kootenays? Just wondering. If too personal, disregard.

 

[KootK]

Yesir. Born in Trail (not on one). Grew up in Cranbrook. Now residing in Calgary, the Gotham City-esque metropolis to which my family would travel for new school clothing each Labour Day weekend. My dad was kinda flaky in his youth so we moved around a lot.

 

[Ron247]

I would say yes as long as the rafters are on both sides. Have seen some that were one-side only.

 

[Greenalleycat]

I have always designed ridge beams as being restrained by the rafters