
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Modeling of force deformation characteristic of angle bracing members
M.A. Gizejowski & A.M. Barszcz
Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
ABSTRACT: Vertical brace systems of steel frameworks are modeled to act as vertical trusses comprising of
diagonal members that are carrying predominantly axial forces. It is justifiable therefore to use an equivalent
truss element for modeling of the behavior of bracing member. This paper deals with aspects related to the force-
deformation characteristic ...