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Uniform Force Method

Uniform Force Method

Uniform Force Method

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I am reviewing a colleague's connection for a brace to beam to column connection.  The brace is only connected to the beam and not the column.  

Does anyone have a design example for this connection using the uniform force method?  I found the one in the AISC CD manual but it is not very helpful.

RE: Uniform Force Method

Not sure you'll need it for that case.  Does the work point line up with all centerlines?

RE: Uniform Force Method

I don't have a example, but there is a diagram of the forces on page 13-9 of the AISC Steel Manual maybe that will help

RE: Uniform Force Method

I break the brace force into horizontal and vertical components and add to the beam shear and axial load.  The beam connection to the column is then designed for the sum.
 

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