General Steel

There are exceptions to the rule in proper wall bracing for both taller and some smaller structures. Tall buildings may not be able to use X-bracing. This is solved with a tiered rod brace. This involves the use of a girt into the bracing rod assembly for proper brace proportion and stability. Smaller steel buildings, like some auto shops, may have many doors and windows on one side of the building that allows for no side bracing. One popular solution is the use of only one braced sidewall, both end-walls, and the engineering of a rigid roof diaphragm to help with proper loading distribution to the supporting structure of the three side-braced walls of the building.