Bracing - Design (Portal Braces)
(Revised: 04/01/08)
The Bracing Design tab is used modifying the
standard design checks that the system generated.
Tension and Compression:
Load Case
This
is used to select the design data generated for that lode case.
List
This
list displays the system calculated and user modified bracing.
Override:
Moment
Generated
moment by system or enter a user applied value.
Moment - Hold
Generated
Moment by system or enter a user applied value to hold.
Axial Force
Maximum
generated Axial Force by system or enter a user applied value.
Axial Force - Hold
Maximum
generated Axial Force by system or enter a user applied value to hold.
Shear
Generated
shear by system or enter a user applied value.
Shear - Hold
Generated
Shear by system or enter a user applied value to hold.
E (Modulus of Elasticity)
This
is the standard value for steel.
Shear Modulus
This
is the standard value for steel.
K Factor
Effective
length factor used in calculating Allowable axial load.
Standard
Controls: