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Introduction to Sway and Non-Sway Steel Frames
In this section, Arianna Guardiola introduces the concept of sway and non-sway steel frames. She explains the definitions of these frames and how to classify a given steel frame into sway or non-sway.
Definition of Non-Sway Frame
- Non-sway steel frames are those in which the internal forces caused by deformation can be neglected.
- If the horizontal displacement is generated by horizontal loads and does not significantly increase the internal forces at the base of the columns, it can be considered a non-sway frame.
Definition of Sway Frame
- Sway frames are those in which displacements have a substantial influence on the internal forces.
- When the displacement is large enough to generate additional internal forces in the deformed structure that cannot be neglected, it is classified as a sway frame.
Classification of Steel Frames
- To classify a plane steel frame as sway or non-sway, an initial elastic linear global analysis is performed.
- The coefficient "r" is calculated for each storey and combination of load.
- "r" represents the ratio between total vertical reaction at the base of each storey and total horizontal reaction on that storey's basis.
- If "r" is greater than 0.1, it indicates a sway frame.
Braced Frames
- A braced frame has sufficient stiffness in its bracing system to resist all horizontal loads.
- The code defines a braced frame as one where the bracing system reduces horizontal displacements by at least 80% compared to an unbraced frame.
Design Considerations
- To reduce relative horizontal displacement and classify a steel frame as non-sway, columns may need to be redesigned until "r" is less than or equal to 0.1.
- When a steel frame is considered a braced frame, it is assumed that all horizontal actions will be resisted by the bracing system.
Conclusion
In this section, Arianna Guardiola concludes the discussion on sway and non-sway steel frames and highlights the importance of considering second-order effects and designing bracing systems for resisting horizontal forces.
Summary
- Non-sway frames can neglect internal forces caused by deformation, while sway frames have significant displacements influencing internal forces.
- Steel frames are classified based on the coefficient "r" obtained from an initial analysis.
- Braced frames have a bracing system that reduces horizontal displacements by at least 80% compared to unbraced frames.
- Design considerations involve reducing relative horizontal displacement and ensuring sufficient stiffness in the bracing system to resist all horizontal loads.
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This section discusses the classification of braced frames as sway or non-sway, based on the bracing system and coefficient r.
Braced Frame Classification
- A braced frame can be considered a non-sway frame .
- The bracing system may be sway or non-sway .
- To classify the bracing system, we need to consider all horizontal and vertical loads .
- If the coefficient r is less than or equal to 0.1, the frame is non-sway .
- If the coefficient r is greater than 0.1, further classification is required .
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This section highlights important points related to performing a global analysis of a structure.
Global Analysis of Structures
- Performing a global analysis involves calculating reactions, internal forces, moments, and deflections for the undeformed structure .
- When using equations from tables, manuals, or commercial software for structural analysis, it is necessary to classify the frame as non-sway .
- A steel frame is classified as non-sway if the coefficient r is less than 0.1 for all combinations of loads and storeys .
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This section explains how a braced frame can be classified as non-sway based on its ability to reduce horizontal displacements.
Braced Frame Classification - Horizontal Displacements
- A braced frame that reduces at least 80% of horizontal displacements can be classified as non-sway .
- The responsibility of resisting all horizontal loads lies with the bracing system .
- The bracing system can be sway or non-sway and needs to be classified accordingly .
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This section provides bibliographic recommendations for further information on the subject.
Bibliographic Recommendations
- For more information on the topics discussed, refer to relevant literature .
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