This is a two separate question post regarding Braced Frame Beam Axial Forces. PART 1: Looking to get some clarification on the correct axial load to be checking Braced Frame beams for with single diagonal braces. Per this Wiki article and some answers…

Hi. I have a steel framed building with a basement condition where braced frames continue to foundation (one level below grade). I don't want lateral loads to go to the rigid diaphragm at grade level as I don't have a reliable load path, so I have disconnected…