Hi all.
Stiffness of lateral restraints (to prevent buckling) has always be a topic of discussion...can anyone recommend up to date guides/research (say from 2010 onwards). I have Trahairs book and method contained within, but Im sure it is outdated. (BTW Trahairs book is excellent for...
So I managed to get my hands on the 5th edition of the ASI "Design of Portal Frame Buildings " by S.T Woolcock, S Kitipornchai and M.A Bradford.
Unfortunatley, I have to say...it's complete RUBBISH and don't waste your money.
1) The 2021 wind code has completely been misinterpreted.
2) The...
