Overview:
Anti sag support for Eaves Beams is provided by Eaves Struts in conjunction with Eaves Strut Cleats and Eaves Strut to Purlin Cleats and all supported off a rigid structural member such as the cold-rolled sections shown in the images below. Where these are used, connection may be to the bottom flange or the centre web. The preferred option is connection to the web centre as risk of torsion of the cold-rolled member under load is less likely. This option does however require much free space, unobstructed by building members such as tie beams or insulated gutters. Where the path of the Eave Strut is obstructed the alternative arrangement may be considered
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| Eaves support connected to purlin web | Eaves support connected to purlin flange |
Anti sag support requirements
Anti sag support must be provided for all Eaves Beams. The data shown in the Eaves Beam Load Tables is invalid if this restraint is not included. The requirements are categorised by the distance spanned and are presented underneath.
| Span(m): < 6
For spans less than 6m anti sag supports are required at: Mid span |
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| Span(m): 6 – 10
For spans from 6m up to and including 10m anti sag supports are required at: 1/3 points |
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| Span(m): < 12
For spans up to 12m anti sag supports are required at: 1/4 points |
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ProSigma+ Eaves Beam Anti Sag typical details:
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Eaves Beam Anti Sag Connection to Bottom Flange: |
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| Eaves Beam Anti Sag Connection to Web: |
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