Gravity Load path- braces

[abohammed]

Hi everyone,

I'm facing a problem..

This is my first time that I use braces..
I know how they resist the lateral forces.. I know that some types of braces carry some gravity loads...
I use the diagonal type in this model. Using hand calculation, the column between the braces should not carry any load since it will be zero force member as I guess.
However, Etabs shows another load path that I cannot figure out what it is...

* The DEAD load forces from ETABS & the moment releases of the members are in the attachment.
could you help me to know how this type of braces carry the gravity loads?
Thanks,

 

[dan97]

Hi Abohammed ! I've seen your model. The columns between braces would surely resist some loads. By just invetigating a joint and drawing the free body diagram, you would realize, still axial forces would be transmitted to the columns.