Diaphragm with a skirting board arranged on a structural panel

摘要

The present invention, with reference to Fig. 1, relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel (1) and the framing members (2) that support the structural panel (1) forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel (1) having a distal side (3), a proximal side (4), and a plurality of edge faces (5); a frame (6) consisting of a plurality of framing members (2) disposed in registration with the proximal side (4) of the structural panel (1) near the edge faces (5); a plurality of perimeter fasteners (7) connecting the structural panel (1) to the framing members (2); and clips (17) or perimeter edging members (18) for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners (7) attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners (7). The clips (17) or perimeter edging members (18) for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners (7) act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure (8) of which the diaphragm is a part. IMAGE