structural87
Structural
Hello,
Does the ASCE7 or IBC anywhere mention that instead of using the special moment frame, we can use the ordinary or intermediate moment frame if we use a lower value of R and therefore, design for higher forces ? Does anyone know if such thing is allowed by the code or not ?
Does the ASCE7 or IBC anywhere mention that instead of using the special moment frame, we can use the ordinary or intermediate moment frame if we use a lower value of R and therefore, design for higher forces ? Does anyone know if such thing is allowed by the code or not ?