Seismic Bracings

Bracing systems

The bracing systems are an essential element for the which are generally subjected to the lateral loads mainly due to the earthquake or wind. A bracing system serves to stabilize the main girders during construction, to contribute to the distribution of load effects and to provide restraint to compression flanges or chords where they would otherwise be free to buckle laterally.

Types of Bracing systems

Rigid Bracing, Cable Bracing, Branch Line Restraint System, Rod Stiffeners, Plan bracing, U-frame bracing, Torsional bracing

What does do bracing?

• Control of buckling of the main beams.
• Load distribution.
• Dimensional control.
• The Bracing systems are used to resists the buckling of the main beam in the structure.
• It also helps to equally distribute the lateral loads as well as vertical loads between the main beams.
• The Braced frames have good resistance to high-speed winds and seismic forces as compared to the non-braced buildings.
• Reduction in lateral displacement is one of the major advantages of using bracing system.