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Are there special bridging requirements for bottom chord bearing or cantilever joists?

April 26, 2017bearing Bridging cantilever chord joists requirements special

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Are there special bridging requirements for bottom chord bearing or cantilever joists?

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There are special bridging requirements when bottom chord bearing is required or a joist has a full depth cantilevered end condition. A row of diagonal bridging is required to be located near the support for lateral stability. This bridging must be installed as the joists are set in place.