The AISC 360-16 Specification, Chapter C, specifies that the stability shall be provided for the structure as a whole and for each of its elements. That means the stability needs to be maintained for the individual members, connections, joints and other building elements as well as the structural system as a whole.
The code recommends using any method that ensures the stability of the structure as a whole and for individual building elements and meets with all the following requirements are permitted.
The Direct Analysis Method (DAM), as described in the AISC 360-16 Specification, Chapter C (Design for Stability), satisfies all the aforementioned conditions. Use the following resources to learn how the Direct Analysis Method has been implemented into STAAD.Pro:
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