Floor Truss Strongback Detail

Forming the top of the floor truss.

Floor truss strongback detail.

Some of these standard details may be sealed upon request. 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. Contact mitek engineering support for any questions. Field peak cap connection detail.

Floor truss bearing detail. Floor truss repair details. I am looking for strongback bracing requirements for a 12 in. 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.

Strongbacks interconnect joists to share vibration amongst floor members so ideally they run across a maximum number of joists. 2x6 strongback is recommended located every 8 to 10 feet along a floor truss. Standard repair detail for missing section of top or bottom chord. Mitek floor truss system design flexibility allow a multitude of pre fabricated details that substantially speed up the installation on site.

Roof truss repair details. Truss a pre built component that functions as a structural support. View the following detail guides. Standard repair detail for notching cutting of chords of floor gables ladder trusses.

Field peak cap connection detail. 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. Non structural gable stud attachment. Joint details roof floor truss manual 7 31 08 10 43 am page 11.

Can the strongback bracing end at a truss without tying into an end wall. Standard repair detail for missing section of top or bottom chord. Ok back to the question. When the 4x4 block length is extended this is referred to as mid chord bearing.

Floor truss bearing detail. Deep residential floor system with trusses in lengths up to 19 ft. It serves to make the floor more comfortable for those living and working in a structure. 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.

Strongback installation detail strongback bridging is an excellent and inexpensive way to improve the overall rigidity of the floor system and eliminate vibration.