Af is flange area in this code, does it include compression and tension flange?
I can't find more commentary for it and the similar formula?Af is compression flange area in AISC 89. So I want to make sure I didn't misunderstand.
Thank you.
What percentage the p-delta contribute to stress ratio
for column of steel structure you found?
I got 1% for braced frame and 5% for moment resistent frame.
If the flange to web welds is not develop the full capacity of web. How to check the weld strength?
Let say, web=30mm, bending f=0.6Fy, shear ft=0.2Fy, how to calculated the weld thickness?
As per 12.14.3.1.2, vertical effect should be considered if Sds>=0.125. Is that rignt?
But I can't find ths same requirement in IBC 2006, and seems not too much engineer used it.