I am analyzing this braced frame structure with the effective length method following this procedure https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/55456/asce-7-aisc-360-and-the-effective-length-method-in-the…

I understand from the Bentley Wiki post about the Effective Length Method that to help validate the analysis method, one should look at the maximum B2 factor provided in the AISC 360 Direct Analysis Validation Report. This report, however, only provides…

In AISC specification we have 3 options, subject to limitations, on how to account for the 2nd order effect. My question is ho does it translate into Staad Pro V8i? 1. Effective Length Method 2. Direct Analysis Method 3. 1st Order Analysis Method…