members of special moment frames.
ACI 21.11 for Frame Members not proportioned to resist forces induced
by earthquake motions, does not place any restrictions on the minimum
dimensions.
I am mainly wondering how most people approach the design of such a
member that has to accept seismic displacements? Is there any
research in the realm of 8" concrete members undergoing design
displacements, and their strength capacities? I do not want to design
such a member and have it bust due to seismic loads and lose vertical
strength capacity...
-RR
2007/10/5, Gerard Madden, SE <gmse4603@gmail.com>:
> 12" is the minimum dimension for a concrete structural member other than
> walls and slabs.
>
> -g
>
>
> On 10/5/07, refugio rochin < fugeeo@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I think I should explain a bit more... 8" Concrete Column. The
> > column should be able to take the lateral deformation imposed by the
> > overall structure though, which is generally attached to a rigid
> > diaphragm ...
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