Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
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Does anyone know what exactally is the difference between Steel "Special" Moment Frame, & Steel "Ordinary" Moment Frames. I know there are various stipulations to qualify one as special, but what are they, and where can I find them?
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RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
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The basic difference is in the detailing. A SMF allows you to use a larger "R". R is in the denominator of the seismic base shear calculation. Thus the bigger the R the smaller the seismic shear. The trade off is that a SMF has more stringent detailing requirements.
RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
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RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
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RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field
RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"
RE: Steel Moment Frames; "Special vs. Ordinary"