Lateral Bracing of Steel Beam by Wood Flooring

[jakeh76]

Any input on top flange bracing of a W-shape steel beam with 5/8" flooring? I've read this is fine to do..Any comments or references on the subject would be appreciated. Intution tells me that the bracing strenth of the flooring is very minimal. Thanks.

 

[JAE]

As long as you are connected to the flooring via bolts or self-tapping screws, the wood flooring should provide enough stiffness and strength.