Bracing over 'openings' windows/GSD
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Tammy Maurer
I keep finding that even though there is no bracing over all the walls - the system still puts bracing over windows. Even glass sliding doors, which of course seems a bit silly. IS there anyway around this so the bracing can be over the otehr gable end - so erectors can be given correct plans to save any confusion? It doesn't put bracing over roller doors or open bays so there must be a way around it?
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Steen Labone
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Steen Labone
Hi Tammy,
We have investigated the reported instance, based on the information provided, it appears there isn't enough sheeting for bracing with a larger opening on one end wall, and the current system default for bracing is over the GSD opening in the left end wall or vice versa, we will task up for a more preferred method, to add bracing around the window in bay 2 right side before SMS wants to Brace over the GSD per this scenario.
With these unbalanced braced designs, the more straightforward bracing solution that we believe would make more sense, isnt the one that allows sufficient bracing to pass for that building design, we wont have a programming change to SMS in time for the design raised by you in question, but going forward, for your tammau2309011 quote, if the window was moved from bay 2 right side wall, to the bay 2 left side wall, you get an unobstructed GSD in ether end wall, thank you
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Tammy Maurer
Steen Labone: Thanks Steen :)
Ashley Gale
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Greg Lennon
Hi Tammy,
Where possible the system will brace above beside and below windows.
When it runs out of options, it will brace across the opening.
In these instances you need to change the number openings.
Note: There is option to brace above and beside a GSD - so side walls full of GSDs will typically brace across one.
We can't escape bracing requirements.
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Tammy Maurer
Greg Lennon: Hi Greg - not quite - can I send you an email - quote number #
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Ashley Gale
Tammy Maurer: That example appears to be a bug. Programming are looking into it.
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Tammy Maurer
Ashley Gale: Appreciated :)