Steel Buildings in Europe

Part 4: Detailed Design of Portal Frames 4 - 49 Figure 9.13 and Figure 9.14. The bracing is usually attached to cleats on the web of the rafter, as shown in Figure 9.15. The attachment points should be as close to the top flange as possible, allowing for the size of the member and the connection. Location of vertical bracing Position of gable posts Figure 9.13 Plan view showing both end bays braced Position of gable posts Location of vertical bracing Figure 9.14 Plan view showing both end bays braced where the gable posts are closely spaced An eaves strut may be required in the end bays, depending on the configuration of the plan bracing. In all cases, it is good practice to provide an eaves tie along the length of the building.