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Old Posted Apr 9, 2010, 5:39 AM
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Buckling Restrained Braces

Alright, so whats the big deal about buckling restrained braces? I understand that by eliminating euler buckling as a failure mode the brace can be made to exhibit similar behavior under tension and compression loads, and the size of the axial force bearing member can be reduced greatly. However, isn't the material saved by downsizing the axial member more than spent on the sleeve that prevents the buckling?


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