ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
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See attached sketch. Non building structure SDC D. I want to classify this lateral system as an Ordinary Concentrically Brace Frame per ASCE 7-10 Table 15.4-1 but it is obviously not a classic OCBF configuration. Could this system be classified as an OCBF or would one be forced to try it meet the requirements of a Special Truss Moment Frame? If it can not be an OCBF, what disqualifies it?






RE: ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
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: ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
RE: ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
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: ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?
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: ASCE 7 Nonbuilding Structure - OCBF or STMF?