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Lateral Bracing of Steel Beam by Wood Flooring

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jakeh76

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Any input on top flange bracing of a W-shape steel beam with 5/8" flooring? I've read this is fine to do..Any comments or references on the subject would be appreciated. Intution tells me that the bracing strenth of the flooring is very minimal. Thanks.
 
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As long as you are connected to the flooring via bolts or self-tapping screws, the wood flooring should provide enough stiffness and strength.
 
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