The effective length of strut in a X- Bracing
The effective length of strut in a X- Bracing
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Hi,
In a X-brace , is it possible to take advantage of tension member countering the buckling of compression member ?
In that case is thee any literature or paper wherein this is quantified in numerical terms.
Thanks
In a X-brace , is it possible to take advantage of tension member countering the buckling of compression member ?
In that case is thee any literature or paper wherein this is quantified in numerical terms.
Thanks






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RE: The effective length of strut in a X- Bracing
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RE: The effective length of strut in a X- Bracing
Am I correct in assuming that K is applicable to the full diagonal rather than half the diagonal.
For e.g if the brace frame is 10 x 10 square then effective length will be 0.7 x diagonal = 0.7 x sqrt(2)*10 = .7 x 1.42 x 10
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This has the effect of reducing the lateral bracing ability of the tension brace on the compression brace.
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