This seminar is for Structural Engineers and covers the state-of-the-art in Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) frame design. BRBs are being used in new and retrofit applications in commercial, residential, warehouse and industrial projects. This seminar will primarily reference AISC 341-10, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. Specific topics that will be covered are: history of the BRB, modeling BRB in structural analysis software, brace-beam-column connections, project specification & BRB submittal review. |