Author Topic: Re: Making frame walls rigid (Read 48737 times)

Amanda_931 · « **on:** March 16, 2006, 10:03:25 PM »

I've noticed that a lot of the all-glass super-engineered, architect designed places with glass to all possible corners have (probably oversized for looks) steel cables with turnbuckles to hold them square. Usually crossed.

I think they're ugly. Mind you thin ones wouldn't look any better.

(and we had a small earthquake about 20 miles away last week)

jb52761 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2006, 04:15:39 AM »

I would be willing to try the steel/metal banding idea, as far as wind damage. Sounds like a reasonable idea. Probably do a little dumpster-diving at some building sites too if I could get it free.

glenn kangiser · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2006, 06:25:37 AM »

There are always these when you want to spend money. Note they replace Code 1x4 let in brace - not shear wall requirements.

http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/WB-WBC-TWB-CWB-RCWB.html

See Simpson page for various styles.

glenn kangiser · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:13:45 AM »

More bracing and code info from Simpson.

http://www.strongtie.com/news/industry/wall-bracing/conventional.html

John Raabe · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2009, 01:35:23 PM »

Here is a diagram of comparative wall rigidity.

Don_P · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2009, 04:49:21 PM »

This link has another good description and graphic (warning, tripod sites do have an ad popup you need to close)
http://mgacon0.tripod.com/plywood.htm