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SCBF embedded on IMF
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HDStructural
Structural
I don't believe you can do that, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Harbringer80
Structural
- Nov 15, 2024
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That is not a dual system. That's something you've made up.
A dual system has discrete shear walls or braced frames combined with discrete moment frames both acting in the same direction but in separate locations in the building. They are not some combined Frankenstein frame.
I'd recommend you get the book by Steve Hiner for a better understanding of seismic force resisting systems and their selection.
A dual system has discrete shear walls or braced frames combined with discrete moment frames both acting in the same direction but in separate locations in the building. They are not some combined Frankenstein frame.
I'd recommend you get the book by Steve Hiner for a better understanding of seismic force resisting systems and their selection.
strucbells
Structural
why would you want to do that? it would basically just act like an SCBF with unnecessary/expensive detailing for the moment connections
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The referenced book is "Seismic Design Review Workbook"? Hehe.. Frankestein.
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Not a lot of space to put braces (just exterior walls allowed).
SCBF is not accepted by local code (R-001 from the Dominican Republic)
Harbringer80
Structural
- Nov 15, 2024
- 81
Yes.
If SCBF are not allowed use whatever is...special moment frames, eccentric braced frames, or something else.
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