AISC’s Approximate Second-Order Analysis B1 B2 Method Lets look at a very simple building with a simple moment frame to resist lateral loads. We will complete the analysis using AISC’s approximate second-order analysis more commonly known as the B1 – B2…
Category: Steel
Steel Design and Behavior
Stability – AISC’s Direct Analysis Method
Stability – AISC’s Direct Analysis Method Intro In the 14th Edition of the American Steel Construction Manual the Direct Analysis Method (DAM) is moved into the main specification from the appendix. I know many are not used to this new…
AISC Webinars
Here is a link to recorded webinars by AISC, all of which are free. Yes. http://www.aisc.org/content.aspx?id=31724&linkidentifier=id&itemid=31724 And this one: http://www.aisc.org/uploadedcontent/2011NASCCSessions/n6/
Cantilever Soldier Pile Wall Design
Cantilevered Solider Pile Retaining Wall Design I have attached a pdf showing the basics of designing a cantilevered solider pile retaining wall. It is largely based on the California Trenching and Shoring manual. The California trenching and shoring manual is a great design reference for earth retention. However…
Braced Frame Lateral Deflection
I was following a discusion found here and thought that the pdf that was posted would be helpful to some. It lists equation to deflection or sidesway of braced frame configurations. It can be verified with the method of virtual…
Steel Deck Diaphragm Design
Full post coming soon!! Steel Deck – typically flexible. Composite Steel Deck – typically rigid.