Design Optimization of Long-Span Cold-Formed Steel Portal Frames Accounting for Effect of Knee Brace Joint Configuration
The application of cold-formed steel channel sections for portal frames becomes more popular for industrial and residential purposes. Experimental tests showed that such structures with long-span up to 20 m can be achieved when knee brace joints are included. In this paper, the influence of knee bra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Technologies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/5/4/81 |