Brace Strut

A Brace strut is a compression component used in steel structures alongside tension rods. Its primary function is to provide lateral support to the rods, bear compressive forces, and transfer loads. This prevents the tension rods from buckling under pressure. Struts often work together with rods and knee braces to form a stable system for the building cladding.

The most typical design we use is the sleeve-type strut. It consists of a tube-often a welded or seamless steel pipe-with connection plates at both ends for attaching to purlins or wall girts. This ensures its stability.

We typically make these sleeves from Q235 or Q355 steel tube, with the internal tension rod made of high-strength round steel. This combination offers a good balance of strength and cost-effectiveness. All strut members receive a protective anti-corrosion coating.

In practice, Brace struts are specifically used at the ridge or with diagonal rods as intermediate supports. It's crucial to coordinate their placement with the tension rods. A strut cannot function effectively on its own and must be part of an integrated bracing system.

You'll typically find them widely used in steel-framed industrial buildings. They are particularly well-suited for light-gauge steel structures where purlins span larger than average distances.

In summary, the Brace strut is an indispensable part of the steel structural system, and its role, while often secondary, plays a vital part in ensuring overall stability.