


Historically it was difficult to include P-delta and the various 2 nd-order effects in the analysis of a structure (that was often done by hand or charts). Why is it necessary to perform a 2 nd-order analysis? We use a 1 st-order analysis for most common buildings. The following questions were submitted during the presentation of the webinar.
LIMCON STEEL CONNECTION DESIGN SOFTWARE
It is shown how RAM Frame and other software can be used to consider and satisfy these stability demands.
LIMCON STEEL CONNECTION DESIGN CODE
Code requirements related to stability are often obscure and the intent is unclear several modern building codes and specifications are highlighted and compared, including ASCE 7-10, AISC 360-10 Direct Analysis Method, ACI 318-14, Eurocode EN :2005, and Australia AS 4100-98. Strategies and techniques for addressing stability issues through 1 st- and 2 nd-order analysis, amplification of design forces, and reduction of member capacity are presented. What can potentially cause a structure to be unstable? How can those instabilities be discerned and addressed in the design of a structure? In this webinar the fundamentals of Stability, including P-delta, out-of-plumbness, and member imperfections were presented, with an explanation of how Stability or a lack thereof can impact both the member design forces and the structural drift and deflection. The process of designing for strength and for deflection and drift are generally well understood, but the issue of Stability is less understood and often ignored. The recording of this webinar is available at: Fundamentals of Analysis and Design for Stability Revision 1 posted to Structural Analysis Wiki by Allen Adams on 5:22:24 PMįundamentals of Analysis and Design for Stability

