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Each Bridging Clamp is designed to be load-sharing between the bridge angles and the joist chord angles with dimensions "d" up to 1 3⁄4 ''. Having the bridge angles in contact with the chord angles enables a percentage of load to be carried by each pair in proportion to their relative bending stiffnesses. It is the responsibility of the structural engineer for the project to consider the design adequacy of the joist chord for the combined effects of axial force and bending stresses. A pair of 2'' x 3'' x 1⁄4 '' angles is required for each set of clamps.

Bridging Clamp System

Bridging Clamp Detail

Dimension Requirements


	Without welding or drilling holes, the Bridging Clamp System aids in transferring loads to panel points for applications above or below joist chords.

	The Bridging Clamp System can be combined with the Suspension Clamp System to suspend loads between panel points.
Bridging Clamp Systems shown in custom colors

NOTE: Modification or additional loading of any structure must be reviewed by a structural engineer. Each Chicago Clamp Systems® (CCS) application must be selected under the direction of a structural engineer. CCS does not increase load capacity of any structure. Chicago Clamp Company (CCC) takes no responsibility for the load capacity of any building. Only use components provided by CCC.