Knockdown earthquake brace for residential garage front wall

Details Knockdown earthquake brace for residential garage front wall Knockdown earthquake brace for residential garage front wall

1992-04-15

1994-07-26

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Machine or implement

52721, 49504, 403205, E04C 330

Patent

active

053317866

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight steel/wood earthquake brace for existing or new residential garage front wall. In the preferred embodiment, folded sheet metal legs are bolted together to form a rigid L-bracket. Symmetrical L-brackets are bolted to the garage door wood header and to the concrete footing to stiffen the wall against wind or earthquake. In another embodiment the steel members are connected with protruding tabs and holes.

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patent: 4513554 (1985-04-01), Johnson et al.
patent: 4688358 (1987-08-01), Madray
patent: 4812075 (1989-03-01), Lavin, Sr.

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