Cable Bracing

Types of Cable Bracing in Construction

• Structural Cable Bracing (Steel Bracing Systems)
• Used in buildings, towers, and bridges to resist lateral loads.
• Cross Bracing (X-bracing): Two cables cross each other in an X-shape, providing rigidity.
• Single Diagonal Bracing: One cable runs diagonally across a frame.
• K-bracing / Chevron Bracing: Used where doorways or other openings exist.

Applications:

• High-rise buildings
• Industrial sheds and steel structures
• Temporary scaffolding and formworks
• Earthquake-resistant design

Tree Cable Bracing (Arboriculture)

• Used to support weak or split branches/trunks of trees to prevent breakage.
• Static Cabling: Steel cables installed for permanent structural support.
• Dynamic Cabling: Synthetic, flexible systems that allow some movement, used in less critical cases.

Applications:

• Urban tree management
• Heritage tree preservation
• Park and golf course trees

Benefits

• Lightweight yet strong
• Flexible installation
• Cost-effective for retrofits
• Minimal obstruction to view or space