How Many Stories Have You Seen Lightgage Go?
How Many Stories Have You Seen Lightgage Go?
(OP)
I'm in a mid to high seismic zone and I'm doing research for the preliminary design of an 8 story office structure. The developer's contractor is claiming they've used lightgage that tall on past projects, but I'm not convinced the lateral system will work in any seismic area. Strap bracing just wont cut it.
Am I off the mark, or is there some sort of special strapping system that can be used? The building is about 250' long with a stairwell on each end.
Am I off the mark, or is there some sort of special strapping system that can be used? The building is about 250' long with a stairwell on each end.






RE: How Many Stories Have You Seen Lightgage Go?
My Steel Network catalog says they can go 10 stories using Sigma Studs and strapped walls. Never seen it done though, nor do I believe it can work in a high seismic area. I could be wrong.
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