Brace Connection
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March 14, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Vertical Diagonal Brace Extended Shear Tab Connections in RISAConnection
RISAConnection Version 13 now includes the ability to define vertical diagonal brace extended shear tab connections both with and without the use of gusset plates. Read More
April 19, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Vertical Brace Connections per Canadian Code now Available
RISAConnection v8 now offers Brace Connection design according to the Canadian codes. Read More
March 15, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Brace to Column Base Plate Design now Available
RISAConnection v8 now includes the design of Brace to Column Base Plate Connections. Read More
March 9, 2018 | Tips & Tricks
Brace Design with Tapered Gusset Plates
RISAConnection v8 includes Knee Brace and Diagonal Brace design with a tapered gusset plates. Read More
March 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Added Knee Brace Connections
RISAConnection v7 recently added a new Knee Brace (Kicker Brace) connection type. This connection can be designed at the brace to column or brace to beam. Read More
August 10, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Use Wide Flange Braces in Vertical Brace Connections
RISAConnection v6 now offers the ability to use a wide flange brace member in Vertical Brace Connections. Read More
July 27, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Using Eccentric Chevron Brace Workpoints
RISAConnection v6 now offers the ability to enter an eccentric work point for the braces on a Vertical Brace Chevron Connection. Read More
June 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Calculation of Forces in Seismic Brace Connections
Learn how seismic brace connections are designed for both tension and compression loading. Read More
June 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Seismic Brace Connection Integration with RISA-3D
RISAConnection v6 allows for export of Vertical Diagonal Brace Connections and Vertical Chevron Brace Connections from RISA-3D into RISAConnection. Read More
May 25, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
SCBF Seismic Brace Connections
Vertical Diagonal Brace connections and Vertical Chevron Brace connections may be designed as Special Concentric Braced Frame (SCBF) connections in RISAConnection v6. Read More