The drawing details a structural bracing connection using cold-formed steel framing components, specifically connecting a metal stud brace to a vertical stud wall and anchoring to a composite concrete deck overhead. The assembly incorporates 600S162-54 studs, self-drilling metal screws (SMS), and backing studs to provide lateral stability and load transfer. Work points (WP) and fastener schedules are clearly indicated for proper installation.
TYP BRACE ELEVATION PARALLEL TO DECK (3) #12 SMS (MIN) 400S162-54 BACKING STUD CONT FOR CONNECTION TO VERT STUD w/o KICKER, SEE G / - METAL STUD PER PLAN WP ADDITIONAL 600S162-54 STUD w/ (2) #10 SMS @ 12" OC WHERE LENGTH OF BRACE EXCEEDS 8'-0" C L C L FOR CONN @ COMP CONC DECK SEE (2) #12 SMS 600S162-54 STUD (UON) BRACE @ 4'-0" OC MAX 1" MAX D WP EQ EQ E -
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