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Double angles with y-axis bending

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Jackcsh

Structural
Dec 2, 2006
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I have a case where double angles are used as compression members (braces). However, they are picking up some wind loads causing bending about the y-axis. AISC doesn't specifically address this situation if Chapter "F". Any suggestions
 
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This basically means using Mp or 1.6*My as the nominal capacity.
 
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