Steel moment frames 101: What to consider when creating wide-open spaces
A building’s stability is a critical design element that structural engineers must understand. Structures dating back thousands of years have typically relied upon one of, or a combination of, three system types for stability: shearwall, braced frame, and/or moment frame. This article provides an introduction to the "wide-open spaces-friendly" moment-frame system in steel-framed structures.... Read More...