• Tension only member designed for Compression

    Hi Team, The horizontal bracing member which is specified as 'Member Tension' gets designed for compression when IS 800 LSD code is used. But the same member is designed for tension when AISC 360 LRFD is used. Why is this difference? Can someone explain…
  • RE: Compression Forces in Tension Only Members

    If you look at these tension members (say member 50) you will find that the amount of compression developed in these members is practically insignificant. The small amount of compression is developed for some load cases like 1 because the member is subjected…