Thanks sdz and dbuzz for such detailed answer. Been very useful.
Seems like there's two different method of calculating lamda. My intepretation is the same as dbuzz.. But would like to hear from others as well.
Good point made by dbuzz regarding future cladding on to structure.
Aston
In E2.3 Multiple open frames.
Cfig = Cfig,1 + SUM Ksh Cfig,1
Example
I am analysing the structure via Spacegass. I've got a 6 level of 6 columns steel structure (See diagram 1 below). Wanted to apply wind loading on to the model.
The wind is travelling North direction and will have pressure...
I'm confused with condition of lateral restrain.
Can the following cases be considered a lateral restrain?
1. Secondary beam connected at midspan between 2 parallel Primary beams via web-side plate. (See Diagram 1 below)
(Would it be regarded as Unrestrain?)
2. Secondary beam connected at...
