Lateral truss bracing is a structural element designed to resist lateral loads acting perpendicular to the truss’s plane. It provides stability and prevents the truss from collapsing or buckling under lateral forces, such as wind or seismic loads. Lateral bracing typically consists of diagonal members that connect the top and bottom chords of the truss, forming a triangular or Vierendeel truss configuration. These diagonal members are crucial for maintaining the truss’s shape and distributing lateral forces throughout the structure.