Attributes of a braced column
Attributes of a braced column
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I'm doing some simple preliminary work on a 3 storey building. I understand that a braced column is one that has lateral loads resisted and sidesway resisted i.e. by diaphragms.
My question is that do we need to design the slabs and beams such that all columns are constrained to move equally in the lateral direction. I know that we do not need to restrain the columns against rotation
Looking forward to your insights
My question is that do we need to design the slabs and beams such that all columns are constrained to move equally in the lateral direction. I know that we do not need to restrain the columns against rotation
Looking forward to your insights






RE: Attributes of a braced column
From the technical viewpoint, typical braces are just line elements endowed with all their structural properties. That some program may elect to restrict their behaviour/input data to fit some particular structural/input/outout/structural intent is just another entirely different matter, and we would need to examine the particulars of what for such program a brace is.
RE: Attributes of a braced column
This seems like a very fundamental question that you should be talking with a senior engineer at your company about.
RE: Attributes of a braced column
BA
RE: Attributes of a braced column
BA
RE: Attributes of a braced column
RE: Attributes of a braced column
Are concrete slabs ever considered flexible diaphragms?
BA
RE: Attributes of a braced column
I was just adding the flexible diaphragm (despite the "slab" term) as a case where columns lateral movement would vary from column to column.
But in general you and I and my dog all assume a concrete slab is rigid.
RE: Attributes of a braced column
Didn't know you had a dog, but I'm pleased to hear that the three of us agree.
BA