Effective Length Factor K for Columns
Effective Length Factor K for Columns
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I have a 3 span moment frame which is braced out of plane at the top. I use K=2.0 based on alignment charts.
Question: Can I consider the out of plane bracing at the top so I can use an effective length factor of K=1.0?
Thanks a lot.
Question: Can I consider the out of plane bracing at the top so I can use an effective length factor of K=1.0?
Thanks a lot.





RE: Effective Length Factor K for Columns
RE: Effective Length Factor K for Columns