Found an article that I think pretty conclusively shows some of this ("Full scale tests of aluminum mullion couples in unitized façades under wind actions"). Under positive wind loading, the glass ends up being very effective as a lateral brace for the compression flange, and even better if the...
1. -Thanks for the input, I'll check 2010 and 2015 ADM. They changed the computation for LTB in ADM 2020 I'll look back for references and any aids that can be used to get a more realistic value.
2.- I have seen that article but indeed it refers to open shapes, not male/female assemblies with...
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Context: We have a question regarding assumptions for a unitized curtain wall, where the main structural component is a male/female aluminum beam assembly. Typical spans anywhere from 10ft to 15ft.
-The usual assumption by contractors (which we think is incorrect) is to assume that each...
