SCBF Bracing Configuration Allowed?
SCBF Bracing Configuration Allowed?
(OP)
Hello all!
I have a question about the attached bracing configuration for a SCBF system. For a SINGLE story structure, would this bracing configuration violate the requirements of section 13.2c of AISC 341-05? In my opinion, it does violate the requirement because the load path will result in the tension brace resisting 100% of the total horizontal force, V as it travel from roof to foundation. Thoughts?
I have a question about the attached bracing configuration for a SCBF system. For a SINGLE story structure, would this bracing configuration violate the requirements of section 13.2c of AISC 341-05? In my opinion, it does violate the requirement because the load path will result in the tension brace resisting 100% of the total horizontal force, V as it travel from roof to foundation. Thoughts?






RE: SCBF Bracing Configuration Allowed?
I would say, in a SINGLE story structure, that this configuration clearly violates 13.4b - K-Type Bracing, unless you had diaphragms at each beam level.
RE: SCBF Bracing Configuration Allowed?