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Knee Brace Straps counteract lateral movement and torquing of beams and girders under seismic loading. They are easily attached to members during or after construction.
Seismic duration of load increases are listed; no additional increases are allowed.

Material : 12 gauge.
Finish : Galvanized G60.
Knee Brace Straps
Dimensional Drawing
Unit of Measure
1 

Item #

D

W

L

Fastener Schedule - Beam

Fastener Schedule - Joist

KBS-5 N/A 10 - 15 Beam Depth N/A 3 1/4 N/A 28 5/16 N/A (4) N-4 N/A (12) N4
KBS-7 N/A 15 - 22 Beam Depth N/A 5 1/4 N/A 39 5/16 N/A (6) N-4 N/A (12) N4
KBS-8 N/A 22 1/2 - 28 1/2 Beam Depth N/A 5 1/4 N/A 45 5/16 N/A (6) N-4 N/A (12) N4
KBS-10 N/A 28 1/2 x 36 Beam Depth N/A 6 7/8 N/A 56 5/16 N/A (6) N-4 N/A (12) N4
KBS-12 N/A 36 - 42 Beam Depth N/A 6 7/8 N/A 68 5/16 N/A (6) N-4 N/A (12) N4
Unit of Measure
1