Cross Bracing

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In construction, Cross Bracing is a system utilized to reinforce building structures in which diagonal supports intersect. The cross bracing is usually seen with two diagonal supports placed in a X shaped manner; these supports withstand only tension. Depending on the forces, one brace may be in tension while the other is slack. Cross bracing can be applied to any rectangular frame structure, such as chairs and bookshelters. In steel construction, Steel cables may be used due to their resistance to tension and compression forces.