can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
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can we still use knee brace for lateral structural resistance? I remember knee brace is not allowed for lateral load with current code?
another question: for moment connections, top and bottom bolts can only be designed as slip critical bolts due to field condition? I was told they can't use standard holes for bearing type bolts.
Thanks
another question: for moment connections, top and bottom bolts can only be designed as slip critical bolts due to field condition? I was told they can't use standard holes for bearing type bolts.
Thanks






RE: can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
RE: can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
RE: can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
I do remember somewhere said knee brace is not allowed now, but I need confirmation here.
I am not using knee brace, but using Moment connections. I was told "without the oversized holes in the moment connection flange plates, there will be problems with the fit-up, requiring the erectors to enlarge the holes with a torch during erection of steel. so can only be slip critical connections." . I can't use standard holes, or even slotted holes. They have to be oversized holes, so slip critical connections. I need confirmation on this too.
RE: can we still use knee brace as lateral structural resistance
anchor bolt design per ACI 318-11 crane beam design
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