Apprentice Training, specialty

Pre-Engineered Building Rod X-Brace & Hillside Washer

7/8 in threaded structural rod, ductile iron hillside washer, structural steel column web punch, drop-forged turnbuckle

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
14 parts and 20 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Uneven over-tightening of cross braces pulls building columns out of plumb and twists column flanges.
Always install and tighten secondary jamb jam-nuts against the turnbuckle body to prevent rotational backing-out.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, specialty

Pre-Engineered Building Rod X-Brace & Hillside Washer

7/8 in threaded structural rod, ductile iron hillside washer, structural steel column web punch, drop-forged turnbuckle

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
14 parts and 20 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Uneven over-tightening of cross braces pulls building columns out of plumb and twists column flanges.
Always install and tighten secondary jamb jam-nuts against the turnbuckle body to prevent rotational backing-out.