A knee-brace system is a structural component that transfers wind pressures exerted on the sidewalls and roof of a farm building to its foundation. This, of course, induces shear and bending in the stud or pole. Knee braces are an effective windbracing system for either pole or stud-framed farm buildings. This plan includes design information and construction details for knee-braced pole and stud frames.
Knee-brace Systems for
Windbracing Farm Buildings Leaflet (Metric and Imperial)
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