What is the purpose of X-bracing in steel structures?
X Brace
Improve structural stability: X-bracing can transform the quadrilateral structure into multiple triangular structures, utilizing the stability principle of triangular structure to significantly improve the stability of the overall structure.
Enhance seismic performance: under the action of external forces such as earthquakes, X-bracing can effectively disperse and consume seismic energy, preventing the structure from excessive deformation or collapse.
Enhancement of wind resistance performance: X-bracing has great thrust rigidity and horizontal bearing capacity, so it is also very effective in wind resistance. Under the action of wind load, X-bracing can effectively resist wind pressure and keep the building stable.
Economy and construction convenience: Compared with traditional structures, steel structures with X-bracing have better economy and construction convenience.