Stability comes standard
Designed to deliver structural excellence.
Varco Pruden bracing systems keep buildings steady in even the most adverse conditions. They work quietly in the background, ensuring alignment and preserving the integrity of the structure. By supporting lasting stability across the frame, it helps the building hold its shape, protect its value and perform as intended over time. Designed to work within a coordinated building system, bracing brings confidence to both design and execution, ensuring the structure remains resilient long after construction is complete.
Features
Structural bracing engineered to maintain lasting stability
- Steel rod bracing delivers higher tension capacity and strength compared to cable systems with installed adjustability
- Rigid portal frame action supports clear-span applications and unobstructed interior spaces
- Varco Pruden roof and wall systems contribute diaphragm action for lateral load resistance
- Diaphragm bracing utilizes roof and wall panels for shear load transfer
- Frame-integrated systems distribute loads through the main frame to allow for open interiors
Product Options
Rod and Angle bracing
Rod and Angle bracing systems deliver a traditional, efficient method for resisting lateral loads. Tension rods and angle members stabilize the structure while maintaining clear load paths.
- Hot-rolled steel rods deliver X bracing in roof and wall longitudinal lines
- Angle assemblies deliver diagonal bracing where X rod bracing is not feasible
- Factory-engineered gusset plates with matched hole patterns align with Varco Pruden frames
- Erection details specify high-strength bolting with defined pretension requirements
Portal Frame
Portal Frame systems use moment frame action to resist longitudinal loads. The system delivers stabilization where traditional bracing is limited by access or geometry.
- Rigid steel frame assembly including engineered portal frame resists longitudinal loads through moment frame action
- Factory-designed connection plates ensure accurate alignment during installation
- Clearance-preserving design maintains full-height door openings and unobstructed equipment paths
Wind Post
Wind Posts are designed to resist building lateral loads and transmit them to the ground as a horizontal reaction and a moment at the foundation.
- Each wind post is restrained against global buckling at the top of the post and uses a set of connection clips to attach the wind post to the main frame
- Axial loads from the bracing system are transferred to the wind post via a simple shear plate connection
- Windpost allows for less bracing interference within the braced bay due to no horizontal members
Portal Brace
Portal Brace systems use engineered bracing elements to resist lateral forces at large openings in smaller or simpler buildings. The system delivers stabilization where traditional bracing is limited by access or geometry.
- Engineered steel brace resists longitudinal loads through controlled structural action
- Factory-designed connectors ensure accurate placement during field installation
- Compact brace geometry means this is designed for installation in tight building areas with limited available space
Specs
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