Frame

Frame
Deflection
Deflection ,
= =
Frame Deflection
Frame Deflection
Frame Deflection = =
Brace Stiffness = Calculations Approximate Stiffness Modification Factors, KF1,2,7 Approximate Stiffness Modification Factors, KF1,2,7(contd)

Frame Deflection

=

Sizes shown are representative of typical BRB sizes. Information on intermediate and larger sizes is available upon request. Sizes shown are representative of typical BRB sizes. Information on intermediate and larger sizes is available upon request.

= = =




Stiffness

Determination of a Composite Element
=
== 22




=

=


2

Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m)
2 2
=

2
2
=
= =




2
Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2) Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2)
= =


2 in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V
2

2
Frame
Stiffness 2

2.0 (13) 68 (306) 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.23 1.22 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.25 1.24 2.0 (13) 68 (306) 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.18 1.17 1.23 1.21 1.21 1.20 1.19
Frame Stiffness
Frame Stiffness 3.0 (19) 103 (448) 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.24 1.23 1.30 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.25 3.0 (19) 103 (448) 1.23 1.21 1.20 1.18 1.18 1.23 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.20
The Stiffness
Frame effective horizontal stiffness can be
The effective horizontal stiffness can
bebe

STORY HEIGHT: 18ft (5.5m)

STORY HEIGHT: 14ft (4.3m)
4.0 (26) 137 (613) 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.24 1.32 1.30 1.29 1.28 1.27 4.0 (26) 137 (613) 1.26 1.23 1.22 1.20 1.19 1.26 1.24 1.23 1.22 1.22
The effective
summarized
Frame Stiffness horizontal stiffness
by the following can
statement:
summarized
Frame Stiffness
summarized by
thethe
byhorizontalfollowing
following statement:
statement: 5.0 (32) 171 (754) 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.24 1.32 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.27 5.0 (32) 171 (754) 1.26 1.23 1.22 1.20 1.19 1.26 1.24 1.23 1.22 1.22
The effective stiffness can be
The effective horizontal
summarized
The effective by stiffness can be
the following
horizontal statement:
stiffness can be Stiffness Determination of Composite Element 6.0 (39) 205 (919) 1.37 1.33 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.31 1.30 6.0 (39) 205 (919) 1.30 1.26 1.24 1.23 1.21 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.25 1.24
summarized by the following statement: Stiffness Determination
of of Composite Element
BRACE STIFFNESS CALCULATIONS summarized by the following statement: Stiffness Determination Composite Element
Stiffness Determination of Composite Element
7.0 (45)
8.0 (52)
239 (1060)
274 (1225)
1.38
1.40
1.34
1.36
1.31
1.32
1.28
1.30
1.27
1.28
1.38
1.40
1.36
1.38
1.34
1.36
1.32
1.34
1.31
1.32
7.0 (45)
8.0 (52)
239 (1060)
274 (1225)
1.31
1.33
1.27
1.29
1.25
1.26
1.23
1.24
1.22
1.23
1.31
1.33
1.28
1.30
1.27
1.29
1.26
1.27
1.25
1.26

BOLTED

BRACE BRACE ** STIFFNESS STIFFNESS CALCULATIONS
CALCULATIONS StiffnessStiffness
Determination of Composite Element
==
=
core projected
Determination

from core
Axial
of Compositestiffness of yielding
Element 9.0 (58) 308 (1367) 1.42 1.37 1.33 1.30 1.28 1.42 1.39 1.37 1.35 1.33 9.0 (58) 308 (1367) 1.34 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.34 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.27
= *

WELDED
A xial stiffness of yielding


_==
_


A xial stiffness
workpoint
projected
stiffnessfrom
ofworkpoint
of to
yielding core
workpoint to 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) 1.43 1.38 1.34 1.31 1.29 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) 1.35 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.24 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.29 1.27
* =BRACE * STIFFNESS
_
Axial yielding core
BRACE STIFFNESS CALCULATIONS CALCULATIONS projected from workpoint to
= BRACE

= workpoint 11.0 (71) 376 (1673) 1.46 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.46 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 11.0 (71) 376 (1673) 1.37 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.37 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.29
*STIFFNESS 2 CALCULATIONS projected
Aworkpoint
xial from workpoint
stiffness of yieldingtocore
BRACE = -STIFFNESS
CALCULATIONS

Force
BraceForce = 2 _
=_ Axial stiffness
workpoint 12.0 (77) 410 (1814) 1.46 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.46 1.42 1.40 1.38 1.36 12.0 (77) 410 (1814) 1.37 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.37 1.33 1.32 1.30 1.29
_ = 11projected
Brace of yielding core
projected from ofworkpoint
yielding to
( =

1
22
Axial stiffness core
=

=

1
from
workpoint workpoint to

= projectedEffective from (Actual)
workpoint stiffness
to 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) 1.46 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.46 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) 1.37 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.37 1.34 1.32 1.31 1.29
==
= 2 workpoint E ffective (Actual) stiffness of
1 1
Brace Force
1 workpoint
E of composite
ffective (Actual) element
stiffness of 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) 1.49 1.43 1.38 1.34 1.32 1.49 1.46 1.43 1.40 1.38 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) 1.40 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.40 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.31
Brace
Brace Force
Brace Force
Force =
=


2
1 1
composite
Effective element
(Actual) stiffness of
EQ# Brace Force = 1 =0 composite element
= = =0
composite
Effective element (Actual) stiffness of 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) 1.49 1.43 1.38 1.35 1.32 1.49 1.46 1.43 1.40 1.38 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) 1.40 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.40 1.36 1.34 1.33 1.31
fness =0 1 E ffective


1
(Actual) stiffness
composite
Effective (Actual) element of
stiffness of 16.0 (103) 547 (2427) 1.51 1.44 1.39 1.35 1.32 1.51 1.47 1.44 1.41 1.39 16.0 (103) 547 (2427) 1.41 1.35 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.41 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.32

1composite




=0

element
composite
A xial element
Stiffness Adjustment Factor 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) 1.55 1.47 1.41 1.37 1.34 1.55 1.50 1.47 1.44 1.41 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) 1.44 1.37 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.44 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.34


=

=0 = =0

Axial
A Axial
xial
supplied
Stiffness
Stiffness
Stiffness
Adjustment
Adjustment
by Adjustment
CoreBrace Factor Factor
= 4 Brace Elongation &

Stiffness =


_ Axial StiffnessCoreBrace
_ supplied
Factor
supplied
by
bysupplied
CoreBrace
CoreBrace
by 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) 1.55 1.47 1.41 1.37 1.34 1.55 1.50 1.47 1.44 1.41 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) 1.44 1.37 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.44 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.34
Brace Elongation & Stiffness


A xial Stiffness Adjustment Factor
= 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) 1.55 1.47 1.41 1.37 1.34 1.55 1.51 1.47 1.44 1.41 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) 1.44 1.38 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.44 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34

LUG
Brace Elongation & Stiffness (Elastic) _ supplied
Adjustment Factor
by CoreBrace
Brace Elongation
Brace
& Stiffness
Elongation
& Stiffness
& Stiffness BRACE
BRACE STIFFNESS
STIFFNESS
CALCULATIONS
CALCULATIONS = =

_supplied
Axial Stiffness
by CoreBrace
Adjustment Factor 20.0 (129) 684 (3040) 1.61 1.52 1.45 1.41 1.37 1.61 1.56 1.52 1.48 1.45 20.0 (129) 684 (3040) 1.49 1.41 1.37 1.33 1.31 1.49 1.44 1.41 1.39 1.37
Brace Elongation

_ =
Effective
supplied E by
ffectiveCoreBrace
stiffness of BRB for use in
, Brace Elongation &
= Stiffness 4 = _ E ffective stiffness of BRB for use in Workpoint Length (ft) 20.5 (6.3) 24.4 (7.4) 28.7 (8.7) 33.1 (10.1) 37.7 (11.5) 20.5 (6.3) 22.4 (6.8) 24.4 (7.4) 26.5 (8.1) 28.7 (8.7) Workpoint Length (ft) 23.4 (7.1) 26.9 (8.2) 30.8 (9.4) 35.0 (10.7) 39.4 (12.0) 23.4 (7.1) 25.1 (7.7) 26.9 (8.2) 28.8 (8.8) 30.8 (9.4)

COREBRACE



deflection analysis


= =



== 4
=
stiffness
deflection
of BRB for use in
Effectiveanalysis
deflection stiffness of BRB



=



= 4


= for useanalysis
Effective stiffness of BRB for use in
in deflection
=
=


4 Rigid
=
Effective
stiffness of BRB for use in
Brace
Brace Force
Force
=
=
4


Rigid Assumption
Assumption=
deflection
deflection
analysis
Effective analysis
stiffness of BRB for use in
Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width

=

=
4
Rigid rigid,
Assumption
If k and k are assumed
analysis
deflection analysis

,
the above equation for W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897


= = If kRigid
Rigid e
kAssumption
Assumption
t

COREBRACE
IfKF
ke and t are to:
assumed rigid, the above equation for
=
= = ,
, =

simplifies
e and kt are assumed rigid, the above equation for

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109
Rigid Assumption

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211
(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(5.5m)

(5.5m)
(5.5m)

(5.5m)

=
KF simplifies to:

=
= , = Rigid Assumption

14ft

18ft

18ft
14ft

14ft
14ft

18ft

18ft
, KF ksimplifies to: assumed rigid, the above equation for


11


If Ifekandand
kt arekt are assumed rigid, the


equation

e
=
If ke and kt are

KF assumed
If kabove =1 =
simplifies rigid,
to: the above
equation = 1.67

for for
1.67
rigid,KF
thesimplifies to: for
= , and kt are assumed above equation
Frame Deflection (Elastic)
== 0.6
KF simplifies to: e
Frame FrameFrame
Frame = Deflection
Deflection
Deflection

2
KF simplifies to:
10.6 = 1.67
W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897
Deflection
2 Frame Deflection sub from sub from
1
= 0.6
1 = 1.67
Brace Elongation && Stiffness
= ==0.6 1.67
Brace Elongation
Frame Deflection
Stiffness
=
=
= = 0.6 = 1.67 Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m)

=




0.61.67
1.67
1.67







_

Rev 1 - 4/1/13
Rev

sub from _
_ Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2) Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2)
2( .
)
== =
1 -
4/1/13
Rev 1 - 4/1/13


= =
4 4 =

=
1.67 _ in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V


= = 2 2 22

1.67
=

=
2
-=
=

Rev
1
Rev
=
1

=
4/1/13


2
2

2 2 of Composite Element






1.67
_ _ 2.0 (13) 68 (306) 1.25 1.23 1.21 1.20 1.19 1.25 1.24 1.23 1.22 1.21 2.0 (13) 68 (306) 1.22 1.19 1.18 1.17 1.16 1.22 1.19 1.19 1.18 1.18


- 4/1/13
2


2 Rev 1 - 4/1/13
Stiffness

Determination
3.0 (19) 103 (448) 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.26 1.25 1.24 1.23 1.22 3.0 (19) 103 (448) 1.23 1.19 1.18 1.17 1.16 1.23 1.20 1.19 1.18 1.18


=,(Elastic) 2 =
= This assumption can result in significant error as the

STORY HEIGHT: 16ft (4.9m)

4.0 (26) 137 (613) 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.25 1.24 4.0 (26) 137 (613) 1.25 1.21 1.20 1.18 1.18 1.25 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.20

STORY HEIGHT: 20ft (6.1m)

2(
Frame Stiffness )
7Alternate
=Forms =

2 of Lwp/Lsc increases and can underestimate elastic
ratio
Frame
Frame
Stiffness

Stiffness
= ,

5.0 (32) 171 (754) 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.25 1.24 5.0 (32) 171 (754) 1.25 1.21 1.20 1.19 1.18 1.25 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.20
= = TheThe Frame horizontal
Frame Stiffness stiffness
effectiveStiffness

effective horizontal _
stiffness !


=

can be
cancan

be be Axial stiffness of yielding core

deformations. However, since the elastic deformations of
non-yielding regions calculated with non-rigid assumptions 6.0 (39) 205 (919) 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.32 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.27 6.0 (39) 205 (919) 1.29 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.19 1.29 1.25 1.24 1.23 1.22

BRB
2
summarized The
The
effective
by the following
effective 2(
horizontal
horizontal
The effective horizontal stiffness
summarized by the following
stiffness
statement:
stiffness
statement: )
can be !"
can be projected from workpoint to
are amplified by Cd to calculate their inelastic deformations 7.0 (45) 239 (1060) 1.33 1.30 Bay
Bay
1.27 Width
Width 1.25 1.24 1.33 1.31 Bay
Bay
1.30 Width
Width 1.28 1.27 7.0 (45) 239 (1060) 1.29 1.24 Bay Width
Bay
1.23 Width 1.21 1.20 1.29 1.26 Bay
1.24 Width
Bay Width 1.24 1.23
Deflection
Frame
Frame by=
summarized by the following statement:
Deflection
summarized
!"#$%
summarized
Frame bythe
Stiffness thefollowing
followingstatement:
statement:

workpoint
(which over-predicts these deformations , the rigid
Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width
2
1 Stiffness Determination of Composite
Stiffness Determination assumption
Element
of Compositemay more accurately predict the total inelastic
Element
8.0 (52) 274 (1225) 1.35 1.32 1.29
W1897
W1897
1.27 1.25 1.35 1.33 1.32
W1897
W1897
1.30 1.29 8.0 (52) 274 (1225) 1.31 1.26 1.24
W1897
W1897
1.22 1.21 1.31 1.27 1.26
W1897
W1897
1.25 1.24
The =stiffness can
effective horizontal

be ! Effective (Actual) stiffness of Stiffness Determination of Composite Element 9.0 (58) 308 (1367) 1.36 1.33 1.29
W1897
W1897 1.27 1.25 1.36 1.34 1.33
W1897
W1897 1.31 1.29 9.0 (58) 308 (1367) 1.32 1.27 1.25
W1897
W1897 1.23 1.21 1.32 1.28 1.27
W1897
W1897 1.26 1.25
!"#$% 12( ) element StiffnessDetermination deformations
Determinationofof the
ofComposite element.
Composite Element

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14211
W14211

W14211
W14211

W14211
W14211

W14211
W14211
Stiffness Element

(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(5.5m)
(5.5m)

(5.5m)
(5.5m)

statement:
composite
= = 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) 1.37 1.33 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.32 1.30 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) 1.33 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.22 1.33 1.29 1.27 1.26 1.25

18ft
18ft

18ft
18ft
14ft
14ft

14ft
14ft
summarized by the following

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14109
W14109

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211
*
= =

W14211

W14211

W14211

W14211
(4.9m)
(4.9m)

(4.9m)
(4.9m)

BRB

(6.1m)

(6.1m)
(6.1m)

(6.1m)
stiffness can be
= =0

20ft

20ft

16ft
16ft

16ft
16ft

20ft

20ft
owing statement:
==* *!" 2



_
= = Axial stiffness of yielding core
Approximate Stiffness Modification Factor
11.0 (71) 376 (1673) 1.40 1.35 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.40 1.38 1.35 1.34 1.32 11.0 (71) 376 (1673) 1.35 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.35 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.27
=
==
Axialfrom stiffness of yielding core
Axial Stiffness Adjustment Factor
_
Stiffness projected DeterminationAxial stiffness workpoint ofofyielding
toCompositecore Element 12.0 (77) 410 (1814) 1.40 1.35 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.32 12.0 (77) 410 (1814) 1.35 1.29 1.26 1.24 1.23 1.35 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.26

W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897 W1897
W1897


_

**
projected from workpoint to

TABLES
use = 2= 0.9 in
==
workpoint


For
LRFD design, addition supplied by
to
any
CoreBrace
== 2.25 workpoint
projected from workpoint to
Axial stiffness of of
A xial stiffness yielding core 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) 1.40 1.35
W1897
W1897
1.32 1.29 1.27 1.40 1.38
W1897
W1897
1.35 1.34 1.32 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) 1.35 1.29
W1897
W1897
1.27 1.25 1.23 1.35 1.31
W1897
W1897
1.29 1.28 1.27





factor

=
of safety
== ==



resulting

_



from2


2 the
2

ratio of
the
1
_ 2 2 _



workpoint
projected from
yielding
workpoint
core
to to






2 1
= =OF HIGH1 Effective
REGION

(Actual) Stiffness
projected
workpoint
from workpoint
modification factors for braces lying 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) 1.43 1.38 1.34 1.31 1.29 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) 1.38 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.38 1.33 1.31 1.30 1.28
*
required

Asc to the
= = * A
provided
sc. 2 2 Effective stiffness of BRB

= 1 1 composite = Effective (Actual) within
workpoint
stiffness
stiffness
of
the enveloped
of region may not vary linearly 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) 1.43 1.38 1.34 1.31 1.29 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) 1.38 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.38 1.33 1.31 1.30 1.28
=
=


for use in
STRAIN
_ 1 1 1 element
Effective (Actual)
across stiffness
Axial stiffness
the
of
region. This of yielding core
graph is intended to show
Frame Stiffness deflection analysis
=0 =0
composite
composite elementprojected
element
16.0 (103) 547 (2427) 1.44 1.39 1.35 1.32 1.29 1.44 1.41 1.39 1.37 1.35 16.0 (103) 547 (2427) 1.39 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.39 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.29
Stiffness Modification Factor, KF

2.00 from workpoint to workpoint

=0 = = the general relationship of KF to

TABLES
Frame
Frame Stiffness
Stiffness

1
1 Adjustment

E ffective
workpoint (Actual)
length and core area. ActualofKF
E ffective (Actual) stiffness
stiffness of values should be 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) 1.47 1.41 1.37 1.33 1.31 1.47 1.44 1.41 1.39 1.37 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) 1.41 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.41 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.31
2 horizontal = can 2
be xial Stiffness
The
The
The effective
effective
effective
Rigid

horizontal
horizontal
Assumption
stiffness
stiffness can
stiffness
can bebe

= =
=0 A
=0
supplied 1xial
A
by Stiffness Adjustment Factor
xialCoreBrace
composite
composite
coordinated Factor
element
element
with CoreBrace. 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) 1.47 1.41 1.37 1.33 1.31 1.47 1.44 1.41 1.39 1.37 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) 1.41 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.41 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.31
summarized If ke by
and kthe following rigid, the statement:
A Stiffness Adjustment Factor
=
summarized
summarized byby thethe following t are assumed
following statement: above equation for
= supplied by CoreBrace 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) 1.48 1.42 1.37 1.34 1.31 1.48 1.44 1.42 1.39 1.37 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) 1.42 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.26 1.42 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.31
simplifies to:statement:
1.75
_ supplied by CoreBrace Effective (Actual) stiffness of
KF
_
_ 1 KF values in this chart
1

=
A
composite element
xial
Axial Stiffness
Stiffness Adjustment
Adjustment are based on a 45
Factor
Factor
20.0 (129) 684 (3040) 1.53 1.46 1.41 1.36 1.33 1.53 1.49 1.46 1.43 1.41 20.0 (129) 684 (3040) 1.46 1.38 1.34 1.31 1.28 1.46 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34
= = 1.67 == Stiffness =

Stiffness Determination=0
Determination
Effective

E ffective stiffness

stiffness of of
of Composite
Composite
BRB
supplied
supplied for
of BRBbyfor
useby in Element
Element
CoreBrace
CoreBrace brace angle, Workpoint Length (ft) 21.9 (6.7) 25.6 (7.8) 29.7 (9.0) 34.0 (10.4) 38.5 (11.7) 21.9 (6.7) 23.7 (7.2) 25.6 (7.8) 27.6 (8.4) 29.7 (9.0) Workpoint Length (ft) 25.0 (7.6) 28.3 (8.6) 32.0 (9.8) 36.1 (11.0) 40.3 (12.3) 25.0 (7.6) 26.6 (8.1) 28.3 (8.6) 30.1 (9.2) 32.0 (9.8)
0.6 =

_ deflection

_ E analysis
ffective A
stiffness = 20
of in
BRB
use
(129
2 for in 2
cm
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deflection

deflection analysis
analysissc
A xial Stiffness
columns
Adjustment
and 18
Factor
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Bay Width
Width Bay
Bay Width
Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width
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1.67 _
Rigid Assumption
Rigid
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_

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Axial
Effective
ffective
stiffness
stiffness
stiffness
stiffnessof of of
BRB
yielding
ofanalysis
yielding
BRB
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e
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KF simplifies k are assumed
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(4.9m)

(4.9m)
(4.9m)

(6.1m)
(6.1m)

(6.1m)
(6.1m)
KF simplifies to:
1.25Rigid 1 1
should not be used for design.
22

20ft
20ft

20ft
20ft
16ft
16ft

16ft
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==
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Assumption = =11=
Effective stiffness of BRB for use in
= = 1

1.67

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k 0.6 =50.6
1.67

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1.67
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k
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1.00
If k and k1.67 1.67 1
rigid, 1 NOTES: 1. KF = Keff / Ksc_wp where Keff is the actual WP to WP stiffness of the installed brace and Ksc_wp is the stiffness of the indicated core area if it occurred from WP to WP.
please contact CoreBrace:
Rev 1 - 4/1/13

10


KF
simplifies

15
are

assumed
to:
1.67
e
=
20 =
_the
t
_ _
= 1.67
above equation for
25 = Axial1.67 30 35 40 45 50 The indicated KF factors are expected base value (minimums). These can be adjusted upwards somewhat, but doing so can affect overstrength factors and may have
undesirable effects. Coordinate with CoreBrace. Wc Lwc
Rev 1 - 4/1/13
Rev 1 - 4/1/13

(3.0)

(4.6)
== Workpoint



(6.1)
0.6 0.6 (7.6)
Axial (9.1)
Stiffness
Stiffness (10.7)
Adjustment
Adjustment (12.2)
Factor
Factor (13.7) (15.2)
2. Indicated KF factors are approx values for the indicated frame geometry and beam/column sizes. Different beam and/or column sizes will result in different KF values.
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CoreBrace feet (m)

3. Indicated core area is minimum cross sectional area of yielding portion of BRB core.
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_ = 1.67 4. Py_axial is the design yield strength of the BRB equal to: FyAsc based on the lower-bound of the yield stress range. Typ yield stress range = 42 ksi 4 ksi (290MPa 28MPa)
1.67


0.6 _
1.67
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Effective stiffness of of BRB forfor usein in
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Rev 1 -14/1/13
4/1/13

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1.67
deflection deflection analysis
analysis 7. Values given are intended for schematic design only. Contact CoreBrace for project specific information.
_
8. Brace sizes and Stiffness Modification Factors in addition to those shown are available upon request. Wb Lwb
Rev 1 - 4/1/13 9. This table was created by considering core strain at 2% story drift minimum as required by AISC 341-10. For other story drifts, values may be different.
Rev 3 9/2014 Rigid
Rigid Assumption
Assumption
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and kare
t are
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to:
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Approximate Casing Sizes1,8 in(mm) Approximate Casing Sizes1,8 in(mm) (contd) Welded Brace and Casing Information

BOLTED LUG BRACE AND CASING INFORMATION

Sizes shown are representative of typical BRB sizes. Information on intermediate and larger sizes is available upon request. Sizes shown are representative of typical BRB sizes. Information on intermediate and larger sizes is available upon request.

Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) -Mode Euler
thth-Mode Euler Buckling
Buckling
BOLTED LUG1st1st-Mode
BRACE
-Mode EulerAND
EulerCASING
BucklingBuckling INFORMATION
4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2) 4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2)
Asc3
Py_axial Asc 3
Py_axial
in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V
2.0 (13) 68 (306) 2.0 (13) 68 (306) 1st-Mode Euler Buckling

t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t8 (t203.2) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4)
3.0 (19) 103 (448) 3.0 (19) 103 (448) Elastic (Euler) Buckling
t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2)
BOLTED LUG BRACE AND CASING INFORMATION
2E

STORY HEIGHT: 18ft (5.5m)

STORY HEIGHT: 14ft (4.3m)
4.0 (26) 137 (613) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) 4.0 (26) 137 (613) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2)

Compression Strength
(KL/r)2 th-Mode Euler Buckling

5.0 (32) 171 (754) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) 5.0 (32) 171 (754) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) where
where
6.0 (39) 205 (919) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 6.0 (39) 205 (919) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 1st-Mode EulerEuler
th-Mode Buckling
Buckling
th-Mode Euler Buckling
7.0 (45) 239 (1060) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 7.0 (45) 239 (1060) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0)

8.0 (52) 274 (1225) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 8.0 (52) 274 (1225) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0)


9.0 (58) 308 (1367) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 9.0 (58) 308 (1367) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0)
where
WELDED COREBRACE BRB TABLES

10.0 (65) 342 (1532) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8)

11.0 (71) 376 (1673) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 11.0 (71) 376 (1673) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) th-Mode Euler Buckling

12.0 (77) 410 (1814) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 12.0 (77) 410 (1814) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) Casing
t12 (t304.8)Casing Demands
Demands
t12 (t304.8)

where

Proportional
13.0 (84) 445 (1979) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) Limit


14.0 (90) 479 (2121) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) Inelastic

Buckling
15.0 (96) 513 (2286) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8)
Casing Demands
16.0 (103) 547 (2427) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 16.0 (103) 547 (2427) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6)
where
17.0 (110) 581 (2592) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6)
Slenderness
18.0 (116) 616 (2733) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) Casing Demands

19.0 (123) 650 (2898) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6)
20.0 (129) 684 (3040) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 20.0 (129) 684 (3040) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6)
Approximate Casing Size

Workpoint Length (ft) Workpoint Length (ft) 18
20.5 (6.3) 24.4 (7.4) 28.7 (8.7) 33.1 (10.1) 37.7 (11.5) 20.5 (6.3) 22.4 (6.8) 24.4 (7.4) 26.5 (8.1) 28.7 (8.7) 23.4 (7.1) 26.9 (8.2) 30.8 (9.4) 35.0 (10.7) 39.4 (12.0) 23.4 (7.1) 25.1 (7.7) 26.9 (8.2) 28.8 (8.8) 30.8 (9.4) (457.2)
This graph is intended to show the general relationship
Casing Demands
Casing Demands of casing width to workpoint length and core area. Actual
Bay
Bay
Width
Width Bay
Bay
Width
Width Bay Width
Bay Width Bay Width
Bay Width casing sizes should be coordinated with CoreBrace. Circular
16 casings are assumed for casings wider than 16 (406.4 mm).
t = square tube t = square tube (406.4)
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Casing Width, in (mm)

casing also casing also

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(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(4.3m)
(4.3m)

(5.5m)

(5.5m)
(5.5m)

(5.5m)
Asc = 20 in2 (129 cm2)
14ft
14ft

14ft
14ft

18ft

18ft
18ft

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available) available) 14
Adjusted
Adjusted Brace
Adjusted
Brace
Brace Strength
Strength Strength
Determination
Determination
Determination (355.6)
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=
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() 12
Asc = 15 in2 (97 cm2)
Adjusted Brace Strength Determination (304.8)
Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) Fysc = 38 ksi (262 MPa) Bay Width, ft (m) =
=

()
()
=

()A = 10 in2
Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2) Asc3 Py_axial4 15 (4.6) 20 (6.1) 25 (7.6) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 30 (9.1) 35 (10.7) 40 (12.2) 45 (13.7) 50 (15.2) sc

10 (65 cm )
2
Adjusted Brace Strength Determination
in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V in2 (cm2) kip (kN) SINGLE DIAGONAL CHEVRON/V FFyy of
of material
material used
used toto fabricate
fabricate brace
brace yielding
yielding cores to
cores to =
be established
be established ()
Fy oftesting
material used plates.
to fabricate suchbrace
yielding cores to
(254.0)
2.0 (13) 68 (306) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) 2.0 (13) 68 (306) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t6 (t152.4) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) based on
based on coupon
coupon testing
be established
of individual
of individual
based
plates. In such
In
on coupon
cases,
cases, =R
R
341)
testing ()
may
yy may
341) of individual
Casing sizes in this chart are based on
be taken
be taken as
as equal
equal to 1.0
to 1.0 in
in the
the above
above equations.
equations. (See AISC
(See AISC a 45 brace angle, 14 (360mm) deep
3.0 (19) 103 (448) 3.0 (19) 103 (448) Fy of material used to fabricate brace yielding cores to be established
plates. In such cases, Rbased y may be taken asofequal
toplates.
1.0 In such cases, R may A = 5 in2 (32 cm2)
t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2)
in the above equations.
on coupon testing
=
individual
to 1.0 in the above
()
8
y
columns and 18 (460mm) deep beams.
be (See AISC
equal341)
sc

STORY HEIGHT: 16ft (4.9m)

4.0 (26) 137 (613) 4.0 (26) 137 (613)

STORY HEIGHT: 20ft (6.1m)

t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) taken as equations. (See AISC 341)(203.2)
5.0 (32) 171 (754) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 5.0 (32) 171 (754) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t8 (t203.2) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) Adjusted Brace
Fy of material usedStrength Determination
to fabricate 15
brace yielding cores to be established 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
(4.6) (6.1) (7.6) (9.1) (10.7) (12.2) (13.7) (15.2)
based on coupon testing of individual plates. In such cases, Ry may
6.0 (39) 205 (919) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 6.0 (39) 205 (919) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) = ()
be taken as equal to 1.0 in the above equations. (See AISC 341) Workpoint Length, ft (m)
7.0 (45) 239 (1060) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10Bay
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Width t10 (t254.0) 7.0 (45) 239 (1060) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10Bay Width
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Bay Width Bay Width
8.0 (52) 274 (1225) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) 8.0 (52) 274 (1225) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) = ()
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10.0 (65) 342 (1532) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) 10.0 (65) 342 (1532) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t10 (t254.0) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8)

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11.0 (71) 376 (1673) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 11.0 (71) 376 (1673) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) STIFFENER PL: A572 GR-50 (Fy = 345 MPa)
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13.0 (84) 445 (1979) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 13.0 (84) 445 (1979) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) Rev 1 - 4/1/13 5789 West Wells Park Road, West Jordan, UT 84081 ph: 801-280-0701 www.corebrace.com
ERECTION BOLTS: A307 (FU = 414 MPa)
14.0 (90) 479 (2121) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 14.0 (90) 479 (2121) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8)
15.0 (96) 513 (2286) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) 15.0 (96) 513 (2286) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t12 (t304.8) t14 (t355.6) Rev 1 - 4/1/13 5789 West Wells Park Road, West Jordan, UT 84081 ph: 801-280-0701 www.corebrace.com
16.0 (103) 547 (2427) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 16.0 (103) 547 (2427) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) CORE PL: A36 CONTROLLED YIELD
17.0 (110) 581 (2592) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 17.0 (110) 581 (2592) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) STIFFENER PL: A572 GR-50 (Fy = 345 MPa)
18.0 (116) 616 (2733) 18.0 (116) 616 (2733) CASING:
t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6)
ROUND HSS: A500 GR-B (Fy = 290 MPa)
19.0 (123) 650 (2898) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 19.0 (123) 650 (2898) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t16 (t406.4) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) PIPE: A53 GR-B (Fy = 242 MPa)
20.0 (129) 684 (3040) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) 20.0 (129) 684 (3040) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t16 (t406.4) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) t14 (t355.6) Rev 1 - 4/1/13 GUSSET PL:
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SHADED REGIONS INDICATE
ERECTION BOLTS: A307 (FU = 414 MPa) BRB PROTECTED ZONES
Workpoint Length (ft) 21.9 (6.7) 25.6 (7.8) 29.7 (9.0) 34.0 (10.4) 38.5 (11.7) 21.9 (6.7) 23.7 (7.2) 25.6 (7.8) 27.6 (8.4) 29.7 (9.0) Workpoint Length (ft) 25.0 (7.6) 28.3 (8.6) 32.0 (9.8) 36.1 (11.0) 40.3 (12.3) 25.0 (7.6) 26.6 (8.1) 28.3 (8.6) 30.1 (9.2) 32.0 (9.8)

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NOTES: 1. CoreBrace BRB Casing Sizes are approx square minimums for the indicated frame geometry and beam/column sizes. Different beam/column sizes will affect brace
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length and possibly casing size. More economical sizes may be used unless specifically required otherwise. Round casings of similar size are also available. Material
2. Indicated core area is minimum cross sectional area of yielding portion of BRB core.
3. Py_axial is the calculated yield force of the BRB equal to: FyAsc based on the lower-bound of the yield stress range.
Typ yield stress range = 42 ksi 4 ksi (290 MPa 28MPa). please contact CoreBrace: Air Gap

Core
4. Where casing size is controlled by fit up, alternate core configurations (width thickness) may allow for reduced casing sizes, on a project specific basis.
Contact CoreBrace for details.
5. Casing buckling checks include a FS of 1.3 accounting for code prescribed phi factors and casing initial out-of-straightness. Where casing size is controlled by
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buckling, alternate casing configurations must maintain the same min moment of inertia about the core critical axis. Contact CoreBrace for assistance with West Jordan, UT 84081
alternate configurations.
6. Brace and casing sizes other than those shown are available upon request.
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8. Casing sizes in table are intended for schematic design only. Contact CoreBrace for project specific sizes. Rev 3 9/2014 5789 West Wells Park Road, West Jordan, UT 84081 ph: 801.280.0701 www.corebrace.com