Opening In Existing Structure with temporary bracing, question about steel seismic detailing

[x5bulldog]

When designing temporary vertical bracing connections, is the Steel Seismic Design Manual for seismic detailing of connections need to be followed? I want to avoid beef-up gussets, welds, bolts and adding web stiffeners for temporary bracing that will be up no longer thant four weeks. I'm just preparing myself if I do not meet "Steel Systems not Designed for Seismic" or if I have SDC D with elevation limitations.

Thanks

 

[JAE]

We would follow ASCE 37 (found here: Link to ASCE 37 on ASCE website)

 

[x5bulldog]

Thanks, I have that publication. Guess I was thinking too much about seismic and seismic detailing of permanent structures