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14 lis 2022 · Horizontal bracing. Bracing at each floor (in horizontal planes) provides load paths for the transference of horizontal forces to the planes of vertical bracing. Horizontal bracing is needed at each floor level, however, the floor system itself may provide sufficient resistance. Roofs may also require bracing. Types of bracing
This volume discusses the design of bracing systems for the superstructures of straight and curved girder systems. I-girder and box shaped members are covered.
Horizontal bracing. At each floor level, bracing in a horizontal plane, generally provided by floor plate action, provides a load path to transfer the horizontal forces (mainly from the perimeter columns, due to wind) to the planes of vertical bracing.
Bracing is most eficient when placed at angles between 30° and 60°. With steeper bevels, the end connections can be cumbersome. Any brace configuration can be used to make up a horizontal bracing system, as long as a complete load path is available to transfer the load into the lateral load resisting system.
use steel bracing or concrete cores to resist horizontal actions and provide horizontal stability. The objective of this document is to introduce the basic concepts of multi-storey form
Design of bracing systems. There are three stages in the design of bracing: Identify suitable intermediate bracing positions (and their stiffness) for the adequacy of the main beams; Design the intermediate bracing; Design the support bracing. Making the main beams work
11 sie 2018 · DIAPHRAGM is horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements. The term “diaphragm” includes horizontal bracing systems. There are two popular types of diaphragm namely rigid diaphragm and semi-rigid Diaphragm.
