Single steel brace taking tension & compression

[P205]

Is it allowed to have one steel brace take compression and tension? Specifically in Canada, under conventional construction (Rd=1.5, Ro=1.3). Think an |/| or |\| instead of |X|

I wouldn't do this intentionally from the onset of a project, but may have to entertain the idea and wanted to know if there is any code clauses preventing me from doing it. I would size the brace to not buckle in compression.

I'm in a low seismic area, loads are small - 230kN amplified force.

Any thoughts?

Edit: I should add that this will be the only brace along this line.

 

[JAE]

In high seismic areas in the US, there is the requirement to limit the percentage of compression vs. tension braces in a line.

In low seismic - single diagonal braces are fine. We do it all the time, especially when the brace is in the same plane/width of the exterior stud walls.

Check out Eng-Tips Forum's Policies here:
faq731-376

 

[P205]

Perfect, thank you JAE.