Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Structural Steel Chevron Braced Frame Connection

HSS 6x6 columns, W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle 1/2 in flange splice plates, web splice plates, filler shims, 7/8 in A490 TC bolts W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
15 parts and 12 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Never burn oversized slotted holes with a torch without structural engineer approval.
Beware of pinch hazards when drifting bolt holes under suspended steel members.

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, structural & framing

Structural Steel Chevron Braced Frame Connection

HSS 6x6 columns, W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle 1/2 in flange splice plates, web splice plates, filler shims, 7/8 in A490 TC bolts W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
15 parts and 12 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Never burn oversized slotted holes with a torch without structural engineer approval.
Beware of pinch hazards when drifting bolt holes under suspended steel members.