For lateral loads, Does being pinne
For lateral loads, Does being pinne
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For lateral loads, Does being pinned connection (beam to column ) affects the lateral frame resistance? Because though pinned won't the beam by itself have lateral load transfer mechanism between the columns? ? all of the members are glulam timber members. see the picture here
Now If the beam can manage to do this why do we need bracing or shear wall as long as the columns can share the load in that particular direction?
Now If the beam can manage to do this why do we need bracing or shear wall as long as the columns can share the load in that particular direction?





RE: For lateral loads, Does being pinne
It is really hard to design a rigid timber frame with moment connections only. You will have problems with designing connections, calculating the stiffness of connection, calculating REAL lateral deflections of the structure and many other tasks. It is much easier to use bracings or shear walls if it is an option. But don't forget about diaphragm design.
RE: For lateral loads, Does being pinne
RE: For lateral loads, Does being pinne
RE: For lateral loads, Does being pinne
RE: For lateral loads, Does being pinne
I'd look up pantograph, then make a (not-a-computer) model from $5 worth of parts and then rephrase the question.
http://img2-2.timeinc.net/toh/i/g/13/home-solution...
http://www.staples-3p.com/s7/is/image/Staples/s031...$
regards,
Dan T