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Strap braced roof diaphragms

Thread starter m_struct
Start date Nov 3, 2021

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Nov 3, 2021

m_struct

Structural

For residential timber construction, what is there a practical limit for the span limit and span/depth limit of steel strap roof diaphragm, before considering plywood roof diaphragm? For example GIB ceiling diaphragms are limited to 12m with a 2:1 span to depth limit.