Brace assembly having ductile anchor
US7712282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/2696
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shear brace assembly is provided which laterally braces wall lines within a structure, such as a house or other residential construction, while also providing vertical and out-of-plane load carrying capacity. The assembly consists of one or more wood-based panel(s) which are rigidly connected to concrete, masonry or wood support material directly below or above the shear brace assembly bearing surface. The term “wood-based” should be interpreted to mean that the panel may be constructed from a natural wood, or partially or wholly from an engineered wood, such as Timberstrand®, Parallam®, or the like. Ductile anchorage assemblies are used below, and in some applications, above the individual panels.
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