Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
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Can a Knee Braced Frame be used to Resist Lateral Seismic Load in Seismic Design Category D ? ie California?
Thanks for your help.
Chris
Thanks for your help.
Chris






RE: Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
We have always submitted plans using knee braces as seismic force resisting systems for non building structures here in So Cal.
Plan checker refuses to allow use of knee brace as a seismic force resisting system because it is not listed in table 15.4-1 & 2 of ASCE 7.05.
Don't really want to use Chevron Bracing because of obstructions. Any advice?
RE: Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load
RE: Knee Braced Frame for Seismic Load