Force Distribution
Force Distribution
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Hi Guys,
Can you please help me in figuring out the possible force distribution of the below sketch. Horizontal Brace Connection.
Can you please help me in figuring out the possible force distribution of the below sketch. Horizontal Brace Connection.






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as KootK says where does this load go to ground ? is there a more natural loadpath, ie not shown ?
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Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
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Here's an article to get you headed in the right direction, at least as far as this configuration goes.
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.
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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.
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Do you feel that enough is known about the application to make recommendations?
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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.
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Hear, hear!
Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
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W14X90 Beam Connecting to a Built-Up I-Shape due to stub requirements.
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and the horizontal component is axial load on the W14 and lateral bending on the W12.
now you could say that the little brackets would distribute the vertical load into the W12 and the horizontal load into W14 (tension).
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