Light steel bracing systems: X, K, V and sheathed panels
X strap, K, V and sheathed panels: how they work and how to tell them apart.
Bracing systems
Bracing systems in light steel: a guide to X, K, V and sheathed panels
Bracing systems
What is X-strap bracing and how does it work in a light steel wall?
Bracing systems
What is K-bracing? Compression, node and end bearing in profile bracing
Bracing systems
Bracing, bridging, diaphragm, temporary prop: four look-alike duties
Frequently asked
Which types of bracing are used in light steel?
X strap bracing, K and V profile bracing and zigzag layouts. Figure 10.2 of TBDY 2018 shows these examples. Sheathed panels are a separate lateral system.
Who chooses the bracing?
The project engineer. Bracing type, section and layout affect the load-bearing capacity of the building.
About this topic
A light steel wall resists lateral load with bracing or sheathing. The same X on a drawing can be a strap or a profile, and that difference changes the calculation, the connection and the production from the start.
These articles explain how each system works and where it is misread. Start with the guide.