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Seismic Bracing Spacing and Angles

Seismic bracing must be spaced and angled per engineered details.

Seismic Bracing & Structural Coordination 4th Year RED

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Confirm spacing, angle, and attachment point from detail. Need both longitudinal and transverse?

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Don't install without engineered details. Don't guess spacing or angle. Don't attach to unrated structure.

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Seismic detail for spacing, angle, hardware?
Attached to rated structure?
Both longitudinal and transverse installed?

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Seismic detail for spacing, angle, hardware?
Attached to rated structure?
Both longitudinal and transverse installed?

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Confirm spacing, angle, and attachment point from detail. Need both longitudinal and transverse?

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