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Simply supported beam assumption
In my analysis I considered the unbraced length to be the full length of the beam span. My concern was how to determine the necessary strength of bracing at the endpoints given that there would be no nodal braces against lateral torsional buckling. I have analyzed deflection as well as the other...- helpmeout
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- Forum: AISC (steel construction) Code Issues
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Simply supported beam assumption
I am a mechanical engineer who is trying to initially size members in a steel one storey building, and I have very little experience with structural steel. My first question is how to approach a flexure member that is not necessarily able to be considered simply supported. In general I know...- helpmeout
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