Free Standing Roof Shear Bracing

Of course continuous lateral restraint is pro vided by the roof deck because the shear stiffness of the deck enables.

Free standing roof shear bracing. Wind direction 1. Sheath the roof and cover with heavy roofing felt. An alternative suggestion is a tin roof. Gallery of bracing a freestanding pergola.

An elastic restraint against twist and an elastic restraint against lateral displacement at a distance a above the shear center. Wind direction 2. Section 13 6 of asce 7 10 provides the requirements of seismic bracing for mechanical and electrical components. Level 1 and level 2.

Bracing are assumed to act at center span. Pvc roofing will sweat in the days when there is a heavy frost on the roof. Bracing example c2 split level dutch gable roofs ceiling height 2560 eaves 600mm roof pitch 25. 1604 depth roof frame 900 2077 depth of roof frame 1120.

The first alternative lateral load anchor for a deck i ever designed consisted of a double 2x10 diagonal brace anchored to the deck framing with 1 2 inch through bolts and to the foundation wall with a beefy 6 inch by 4 inch by 12 inch long l bracket fabricated from 3 8 inch steel. When the sun hits the roof condensation will build up underneath and start to rain inside the carport. Table 13 6 1 provides a list of typical components and the coefficients required to determine the force level the attachments and supports are to be designed for. Level 1 level 2.

Wind direction 1 wind direction 2. Then strap the roof with 2 4 s and install the tin. How to secure and brack deck support posts for when you are building a free standing deck. North elevation east elevation.