This guide is intended to give specific details on Stramit

Bridging
systems to structural detailers.
For more comprehensive information refer to Stramit

Purlins,
Girts & Bridging Detailing and Installation Guide.
Technical
Supplement
Stramit

Purlin & Girt

B R I D G I N G
D E T A I L I N G
G U I D E
CHP I TP
B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Bridging Positions
To enhance purlin performance and to assist with the
erection of roof sheeting, Stramit recommends that
bridging be installed such that the maximum unbraced
length is 20 x D (where D is the purlin web height), or
4000mm whichever is the least.
Stramit

Bridging conforms to AISC standards for hole

size and hole centres for 100mm to 250mm purlins.
Location of bridging must be as shown below (to the
nearest 50mm).
Bridging Capacity
Stramit

Bridging is only designed to allow purlins

and girts to resist wind loads once the sheeting has
been attached. Purlins, girts and bridging should not be
subjected to loading from stacked material. Bridging
should not be subjected to live loads or other
construction loads.
Bridging used with girts may be subjected to
compressive (or tensile) loading due to gravity during
installation. These loads become cumulative with
increased wall height, unless a separation joint is
included. The capacity of Stramit

Bridging to resist
these loads is shown in the following tables. These
capacities are based on the mass of the girts plus a
1.1 kN load to allow for riggers. Please refer to
Stramit

Bridging For 150 - 250 Girts - Maximum

Wall Heights table.
Bridging System
Stramit have designed a range of bridging
assemblies to form a complete bridging system from
the floor to ridge. Details of the various assemblies
are shown below.
0.5L
SPAN (L)
0.5L
1 Row
Bridging
Bridging Holes Cleat Holes
End Supports Internal Supports
0.35L 0.35L 0.3L
2 Rows
Bridging
0.3L 0.2L 0.2L 0.3L
3 Rows
Bridging
0.58L
SPAN (L)
0.42L
0.44L 0.30L 0.26L
1 Row
Bridging
End Supports Internal Supports
2 Rows
Bridging
3 Rows
Bridging
0.35L 0.2L 0.2L 0.25L
SINGLE OR INTERNAL SPANS
DOUBLE OR END SPANS
Bridging Components
Stramit

Bridging system utilizes a range of

components that provide flexible solutions for
designers while being quick for the riggers to install.
Each of the component brackets come in a range of
sizes to suit 100mm to 250mm purlins.
Bridging Assemblies
Starter Clip
The Starter Clip is primarily used when a bridging run
commences from a Zed purlin (e.g. a skillion roof with
a box gutter). The Starter Clip is also useful where
there are openings within the bridging run or where
the ends of the bridging run need to be flush (e.g.
window openings, exposed Cee purlins or Cee purlins
bolted to masonry walls). The Starter Clip is a faster
and less expensive method of commencing a bridging
run compared to traditional purlin bolts.
Lock
When the bridging run terminates at a Zed purlin, the
last intermediate bridging piece can be secured by
applying a loose Lock.
B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Starter
Clip
Lock
Starter Clip
(SC)
Locator
(LR)
Lock
(LK)
Bolted
(BO)
Fascia
(FB)
Tie Rod
(TR)
Turnbuckle
(TB)
Intermediate Bridging
The Intermediate Bridging assembly consists of a
down end component and an up end component
"toxed" to a plain bridging channel. Usually the down
end component is a Lock (LK) and the up end
component is a Locator (LR). However, the flexibility
of the system allows for these components to be
interchanged with Bolted End Brackets (BO) to
accommodate interfacing with tie rods or other
structural members. When purlins are not parallel (e.g.
oblique boundary walls) it is recommended that
Bolted End Brackets (BO) bent on-site to the required
angle be used. The tolerances within the components
allow for rigid bridging to be used in some curved
roof applications. Refer to the attached table. Minimum
length is 250mm.
Swivel Bridging
The Swivel Bridging assembly consists of a down end
component and an up end component bolted to a
plain bridging channel. This allows the end components
to rotate in relation to the channel and remain square
to the purlin. This feature is particularly useful when
the adjacent purlins are offset as in stepped roofs,
(expansion/contraction joints) curved roofs and where
adjacent purlins are of different section heights.
Minimum length is 250mm.
B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Locator/Lock
Lock/Lock
Lock/Bolted
Locator/Bolted
Bolted/Bolted
Locator/Lock
Lock/Lock
Lock/Bolted
Locator/Bolted
Bolted/Bolted
Intermediate Bridging (BI)
Swivel Bridging (BS)
Girt Foot / Support
The Girt Foot/Support consist of an Angle Connector,
Adjustable Channel and an up end component (usually
a Locator (LR)). The specified length incorporates
50mm of adjustment. Minimum length is 140mm.
Girt Hanger
Turnbuckle (HTB) / Tie rod (HTR)
The Girt Hanger can either consist of a down end
component, plain bridging channel and turnbuckle
which is connected to the fascia bracket or a down
end component and tie rod with adapting angle bracket
which is connected to the fascia bracket or fascia
flange. In both cases the Girt Hanger specified length
incorporates 50mm of adjustment. Minimum length is
350mm. Alternatively a Tie Rod can be used from the
web of the girt to the bottom flange of the fascia.
Fascia Bridging
The Fascia Bridging assembly consists of a Fascia
Bracket (FB), adjustable bridging channel and purlin
end component. The Fascia bracket needs to be
attached to the fascia with Fascia Bolts. The specified
length incorporates 50mm of adjustment. Minimum
length is 400mm.
Ridge Bridging
The Ridge Bridging assembly consists of end components
and a turnbuckle.The minimum length for this method is
370mm. Alternatively a Tie Rod can be used.
B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Girt Foot/Support
(BGF***AC***LR)
10
Turnbuckle
Bridging
Channel
Girt Hanger -
Turnbuckle
(BHTB***LK)
12 Rod
Angle
Angle
Girt Hanger -
Tie Rod/Angle
(BHTR***LK)
Fascia Bridging Eaves
(BF***FB***LR)
Fascia Bridging Ridge
(BF***FB***LK )
10 Turnbuckle
Bridging Channel
Ridge Bridging
(BTR***LK***LK)
STRAMIT

BRIDGING For 150-250 Girts - Maximum Wall Height (m)

B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Note: Girt spacing is equivalent to bridging length
allowable wall height exceeds 40m -
contact Stramit for applications in this range
beyond practical range for this girt size
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girt span (m) > 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
0.9 - 1.5 36 30 26 22 20 18 40 35 31 28 25
1.6 - 2.0 40 36
2.1 - 2.5
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-0.9 - 1.5 37 30 25 21 18 16 15 38 33 29 26 23 21 19
1.6 - 2.0 37 33 30
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-0.9 - 1.5 40 30 24 20 17 15 13 12 11 38 31 27 24 21 19 17 16 14
1.6 - 2.0 40 34 30 27 24 22 38 34 31 29
2.1 - 2.5 40 37
2.6 - 3.0 40 36 33
-0.9 - 1.5 32 24 19 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 37 30 25 21 19 17 15 14 12 11 11
1.6 - 2.0 38 32 27 24 21 19 17 16 37 33 30 27 25 23 21
2.1 - 2.5 40 35 32 29 26 38 35
2.6 - 3.0 36 32 29 26 24 40 37 34 32
.5 -0.9 - 1.5 25 19 15 13 11 9 8 8 7 6 6 39 30 24 20 17 15 13 12 11 10 9 8
1.6 - 2.0 38 30 25 22 19 17 15 14 13 12 39 34 30 26 24 21 20 18 17
2.1 - 2.5 36 31 28 25 23 21 19 39 36 33 30 28
2.6 - 3.0 38 33 28 25 23 21 19 17 39 36 32 30 27 25
. -0.9 - 1.5 32 24 19 16 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 38 30 25 21 19 17 15 14 12 12 11
1.6 - 2.0 38 32 27 24 21 19 17 16 15 38 33 30 27 25 23 21
2.1 - 2.5 40 36 32 29 27 25 38 36
2.6 - 3.0 36 32 29 26 24 22 38 35 32
.5 -0.9 - 1.5 25 19 15 13 11 9 8 8 7 6 6 5 39 29 23 20 17 15 13 12 11 10 9 8
1.6 - 2.0 38 30 25 21 19 17 15 14 13 12 11 39 34 29 26 23 21 20 18 17
2.1 - 2.5 36 31 28 25 23 21 19 18 39 36 33 30 28
2.6 - 3.0 38 32 28 25 23 21 19 17 16 39 35 32 29 27 25
.5 -0.9 - 1.5 20 15 12 10 9 7 7 6 5 5 5 4 31 23 19 15 13 12 10 9 8 8 7 7
1.6 - 2.0 40 30 24 20 17 15 13 12 11 10 9 9 37 31 27 23 21 19 17 15 14 13
2.1 - 2.5 40 33 28 25 22 20 18 17 15 14 39 34 31 28 26 24 22
2.6 - 3.0 36 30 26 22 20 18 16 15 14 13 40 35 31 28 25 23 22 20
.5 -0.9 - 1.5 22 17 13 11 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 34 26 21 17 15 13 11 10 9 9 8 7
1.6 - 2.0 33 26 2 19 17 115 13 12 11 10 9 34 30 26 23 21 19 17 16 15
2.1 - 2.5 37 32 28 25 22 20 18 17 16 38 34 31 29 27 25
2.6 - 3.0 40 33 28 25 22 20 18 17 15 14 39 35 31 28 26 24 22
.5 -0.9 - 1.5 17 13 11 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 4 4 27 21 16 14 12 10 9 8 7 7 6 6
1.6 - 2.0 35 26 21 17 15 13 12 10 10 9 8 7 33 27 23 21 18 16 15 14 13 12
2.1 - 2.5 35 29 25 22 19 17 16 15 13 12 39 34 30 27 25 23 21 20
2.6 - 3.0 40 32 26 23 20 18 16 14 13 12 11 35 31 27 25 22 21 119 18
B R I D G I N G D E T A I L I N G G U I D E
Minimum Roof Radius for Transversely Curved Roofs
Purlin 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 Note
Spacing (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
C/Z100-10 13.1 14.6 16.1 17.5 19.0 20.4 21.9 23.4 24.8 26.3 27.8 29.2 30.7
C/Z100-12 13.1 14.6 16.1 17.5 19.0 20.4 21.9 23.4 24.8 26.3 27.8 29.2 30.7
C/Z100-15 13.9 15.4 17.0 18.5 20.0 21.6 23.1 24.7 26.2 27.8 29.3 30.8 32.4
C/Z100-19 17.8 19.8 21.8 23.8 25.8 27.8 29.7 31.7 33.7 35.7 37.7 39.6 41.6
C/Z150-10 17.9 19.9 21.9 23.8 25.8 27.8 29.8 31.8 33.8 35.8 37.8 39.7 41.7
C/Z150-12 17.9 19.9 21.9 23.8 25.8 27.8 29.8 31.8 33.8 35.8 37.8 39.7 41.7
C/Z150-15 18.9 21.0 23.1 25.2 27.3 29.4 31.5 33.6 35.7 37.8 39.8 41.9 44.0
C/Z150-19 24.3 27.0 29.7 32.4 35.1 37.8 40.4 43.1 45.8 48.5 51.2 53.9 56.6
C/Z150-24 37.8 41.9 46.1 50.3 54.5 58.7 62.9 67.1 71.3 75.5 79.7 83.9 88.1
C/Z200-10 31.4 34.9 38.3 41.8 45.3 48.8 52.3 5.8 59.3 62.8 66.2 69.7 73.2
C/Z200-12 40.3 44.8 49.3 53.8 58.3 62.8 67.2 71.7 76.2 80.7 85.2 89.6 94.1
C/Z200-15 62.8 69.7 76.7 83.7 90.6 97.6 104.6 111.6 118.5 125.5 132.5 139.4 146.4
C/Z200-19 56.4 62.7 68.9 75.2 81.5 87.8 94.0 100.3 106.6 112.8 119.1 125.4 131.6
C/Z200-24 87.8 97.5 107.3 117.0 126.8 136.5 146.3 156.0 165.8 175.5 185.3 195.0 204.8
Stramit
Bolted
Bridging
IMPORTANT NOTE The information contained in this brochure is, as far as possible, accurate at the time of publication. However, before application in a particular
situation, expert advice should be obtained confirming the suitability of the product(s) in question for the proposed application. While Stramit Building Products accepts
its legal obligations, be aware that, to the extent permitted by law, Stramit Building Products disclaims all liability (including liability for negligence) for all loss and damage
resulting from the use of the information provided in this brochure.
and TM are Trademarks of Stramit Corporation Pty Limited. ABN 57 005 010 195 trading as Stramit Building Products.
A member of the Amatek Group.
Stramit Corporation Pty. Limited May 2004.
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