I must apologize, I got lost in the "to over-design or not over-design" discussion; I forgot you are working with x-braced shear wall.
Yes, you are on the right track. Design the straps for non-amplified seismic load.
However, you will need to know the amplified seismic load when you're...
Jumping this train back on track, if it's not too late...
For the CFS shearwall. Use AISI LATERAL (2004) or AISI S213 (2007), depending on your code of record.
Seismic detailing requirements for both are essentially the same and are 'tricky'. The chord studs and anchorage are designed for the...
Looking for interpretations of AISI S213-07 Lateral Design regarding flat strap blocking used at the edges of sheet steel sheathing.
Is it your interpretation that when you use flat strap blocking per section C2.2 item 8, that you do not need to take the 30% reduction from section C2.2.1 item...
I hadn't read that about the knee brace frames in the commentary. Thanks for pointing that out.
On a macro scale I can see how a knee brace frame will behave similar to an OMF. A few years ago when I did design a knee brace frame in a seismic area I used the provisions for EBF, because I felt...
PenPal97,
I just joined Eng-tips and came across your question and I think I can help.
A moment frame generates it's lateral stability by using partially or fully restrained moment connections to transfer bending moments through the joint, usually by bolted end plates, flange bolted or flange...
