design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
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Hi, I have a question for how to determine seismic lateral force in a compression bracing member of braced steel frames.
My question is that I shall distribute how much portion of total design seismic lateral force to compression bracing member(s) when I design Chevron or inverted-V bracing system? AISC specification says that tension bracing member shall carry 30% to 70% total design lateral force, but it does not specify compression bracing member. Is this force distribution open to the judgement? What is common design practice on this issue? Thanks for help!
My question is that I shall distribute how much portion of total design seismic lateral force to compression bracing member(s) when I design Chevron or inverted-V bracing system? AISC specification says that tension bracing member shall carry 30% to 70% total design lateral force, but it does not specify compression bracing member. Is this force distribution open to the judgement? What is common design practice on this issue? Thanks for help!






RE: design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
RE: design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
RE: design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: design force for compression bracing member in braced steel frame