(building construction) A stiffener between a column and a supported truss or beam to provide greater rigidity in a building frame under transverse loads.
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(′nē ′brās)
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A corner brace; a diagonal member placed across the angle between two members that are joined; serves to stiffen and strengthen a framework so constructed.
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