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Out of plane cross brace stability

Out of plane cross brace stability

Out of plane cross brace stability

(OP)
I have an 80' clear spanning wall with steel x-bracing and I'm trying to locate a reference for the stability load required for out of plane forces at the brace connections in the columns (occurring at 20', 40', and 60').

I've looked through Appendix 6 but I wasn't sure if it was just a manner of applying the .004P(brace) as a load at those locations or not. I'm used to having floor level framing in where my braces connect so I haven't been faced with this scenario. Any help is appreciated.

RE: Out of plane cross brace stability

I am not familiar with the code you're using, but is this 0.004P a uniform loading all over the column or concentrated force?

RE: Out of plane cross brace stability

(OP)
AISC 360-05 Appendix 6. The .004P is a concentrated force but like I said I'm not sure if I'm looking at it correctly.

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