Wood Deck 2

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I'm designing an elevated wood deck addition at the second floor of an existing house. One side attaches to the house, and the outboard edge is supported on wood posts/columns. They don't want any vertical bracing or even knee braces at the outboard edge. The structure will be decked with 2x6 planks, screwed to the joists. Is there any way to get diaphragm action with the decking so I can avoid bracing at the outboard edge? If not, any suggestions for a way to brace it without moment frames?

 

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When people are decked out, there is always dancing...

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering