Framing must have been much simpler before the advent of the Lawyer.

It's hard to say, without knowing the overall floor plan, what options seem likely. Taking into consideration what we know about braces in compression being the strength, I have installed braces in opposition at the floor level. If the bent has continuous timbers to transfer the stress it could be anywhere in the bent and still be a benefit. For what it's worth. Not all engineers are brilliant and they can be sued as well.