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We've long had this discussion at work, and have never really come to a conclusion. So here's the thing. For seismic design, most steel design codes allow kL/r for tension-only members of 300, and for tension-compression members the limit is 200. Given that compression braces can use a k value...

Sure, sorry about that. It's the Canadian National Building Code, 2005. The building being checked was built in 1969.

Hi there, I've been looking around for information about this topic, but can't seem to find much. The problem I'm currently having is that I'm verifying the capacity of an existing concrete structure to see if it can be used for storage (7.2 kPa, 150 psf), and many provisions regarding shear...