Definition of knee brace in English English dictionary
a short member that engages two other members, which are joined to form a right angle or a near-right angle, at its ends The brace strengthens the connecting joint and makes it more rigid
A structural brace positioned diagonally between a beam or column and a joist panel point
a short member engaging at its ends two other members which are joined to form a right angle or a near right angle to strengthen and stiffen the connecting joint
A brace positioned between a column and truss panel points when trusses are supported by columns lacking transverse bracing