asce vertical irregularity 5b
asce vertical irregularity 5b
(OP)
i am checking a structure which is a concentricaly braced frame.
when i check for the lateral strength of the first story and seccond story as per asce7-05 vertical irregularity 5b,
lateral forces in upper story is always less than lateral forces in lower story, since
the lateral force has to pass thru the braces from upper to lower story and then to foundation.
obviously the structure doesn't have weak story if it is braced fully, then what does this clause means,
please clarify me whether my assumption is correct.
thanks
senthilkumar
when i check for the lateral strength of the first story and seccond story as per asce7-05 vertical irregularity 5b,
lateral forces in upper story is always less than lateral forces in lower story, since
the lateral force has to pass thru the braces from upper to lower story and then to foundation.
obviously the structure doesn't have weak story if it is braced fully, then what does this clause means,
please clarify me whether my assumption is correct.
thanks
senthilkumar






RE: asce vertical irregularity 5b
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.