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Seismic Bracing, Sway Control & Structural Coordination

Seismic Anchors And Angle

Wrong anchor/angle; brace can't take seismic load

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What This Helps With

Wrong anchor/angle; brace can't take seismic load

Apprentice words: seismic anchor

Trade terms: seismic anchor, brace angle, attachment, cable/rigid

Check First

Anchor type, brace angle, and structure attachment per detail

What Not To Do

Anchor into unapproved structure

What can go wrong: Setting wrong anchors/angles

Better Foreman Question

What anchor/brace angle does this seismic detail require?

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Verify With

Reference type: engineered detail

Source to verify: Seismic detail; anchor ICC-ES; engineer; AHJ

Safe wording: RED ZONE. Per engineered/listed detail.

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