Flange stability bracing behavior in metal building frame systems

The objective of this research is to evaluate the stiffness and strength demands on flange braces in metal building systems. This objective is accomplished by a targeted study of the effects of various attributes of metal building systems not fully addressed in existing bracing design procedures. Sp...

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Main Author: Sharma, Akhil
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/39485