EK610
All building framing affected by overhead cranes should be braced for the thrusts induced by sidesway and longitudinal motions of the cranes. Bracing used for wind or erection may be […]
EK608
A common assumption in wind distribution for the type of light mill building is that the windward columns take a large share of the load acting on the side of […]
EK432
Bracing in the plane of the roof has the function of transferring wind loads acting on the end walls to the vertical bracing.
EK231
Non-sway frame is one where horizontal deformations are limited by the provision of substantial bracing members often in the form of lift shafts or stairwells often as a part of […]
EK180
The precast concrete floor or roof is analysed by considering the slab as a deep horizontal beam, analogous to a plate girder or beam containing chord elements. The stabilising cores, […]
EK179
Horizontal loads on the structure are transmitted to the vertical stabilizing cores, shear walls, structural frames or bracing, etc., by the floors and roofs which act as rigid horizontal diaphragms.