The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has published Tech Note L002-23, “Strap Braced Wall Design: Loose Strap Considerations.”
Summary: Strap braced walls are a common means of providing lateral stability for cold-formed steel (CFS) load-bearing structures. Discussed in this technical note are causes of loose straps, potential stability implications as well as potential means of remediation.
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Discussed in this CFSEI technical note are fare causes of loose straps, potential stability implications as well as potential means of remediation.
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