Floor Truss Strongback Detail

Strongbacks interconnect joists to share vibration amongst floor members so ideally they run across a maximum number of joists.

Floor truss strongback detail.

View the following detail guides. Standard repair detail for notching cutting of chords of floor gables ladder trusses. Truss a pre built component that functions as a structural support. They should be securely.

Floor truss repair details. Non structural gable stud attachment. Deep residential floor system with trusses in lengths up to 19 ft. Floor truss bearing detail.

Top chord bearing end condition the ultimate advantage probably one of the most appreciated feature of the mitek floor truss engineered floor system is the ability to hide beam in the floor by using a. Can the strongback bracing end at a truss without tying into an end wall. Field peak cap connection detail. Some of these standard details may be sealed upon request.

If you need a pathway across the strongback for an hvac or plumbing run you can cut the strongback making sure that no less than 3 joists are connected per strongback segment. It serves to make the floor more comfortable for those living and working in a structure. Contact mitek engineering support for any questions. Field peak cap connection detail.

When the 4x4 block length is extended this is referred to as mid chord bearing. Standard repair detail for missing section of top or bottom chord. For instance can three trusses of a type be tied together by strongbacks then the next series of different trusses be tied together without. Standard repair detail for missing section of top or bottom chord.

Joint details roof floor truss manual 7 31 08 10 43 am page 11. Typical splice 4 0 0 attach to chord with two 12 x 3 wood screws 216 diam insert screw through outside face of chord into edge of strongback do not use drywall type screws insert wood screw through outside face of chord into edge of strongback. Strongback installation detail strongback bridging is an excellent and inexpensive way to improve the overall rigidity of the floor system and eliminate vibration. I am looking for strongback bracing requirements for a 12 in.

2x6 strongback is recommended located every 8 to 10 feet along a floor truss. Floor truss bearing detail. Forming the top of the floor truss. Strongback supports cantilever and jack details lateral bracing suggestions 2x6 strongback lateral supports should be located on edge approximately every 10 feet along the floor truss.

Top chord bearinga floor truss support condition in which the truss load is transferred to the bearing or support through the top chord and 4x4 block end detail.