Added Knee Brace Connections
March 15, 2017

Added Knee Brace Connections

RISAConnection v7 recently added a new Knee Brace (Kicker Brace) connection type. This connection can be designed at the brace to column or brace to beam.

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Use HSS Column & Beams in Brace Connections
August 3, 2016

Use HSS Column & Beams in Brace Connections

RISAConnection v6 has added HSS tubes and pipes for Diagonal and Chevron Brace Connections. Users can now model an HSS column in the Diagonal Brace Connection and an HSS beam in the Chevron Brace connection. Diagonal Brace Connection A column can be specified as a tube or pipe for the Diagonal...

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Calculation of Forces in Seismic Brace Connections
June 28, 2016

Calculation of Forces in Seismic Brace Connections

Seismic brace connections are a bit different from other connection types in RISAConnection. This is because the brace and connection elements must be designed for both tension and compression loading.

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