STEP L
Define frame geometry
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D.A. Nethercot and J.S. Hensman
NOTE: This flow chart is nora design procedure.
STEP2
(1) Gravity
Q)wind
Define load types and magnitude
[should be used only as a first check’ to
determine ifthe wind-moment method outlined
inthis document is a Suitable design method for
the fame in question
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STEP 3
Design composite beams as
of 09Mp.
simply supported with a capacity
‘The frame design i likely 10 be controled
bySLS sway. However, a suitable frame
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design may sill achieved using the
wind-mement method,
STEP 4
Estimate required column
sections
Consider increasing the member sizes.
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STEPS
Predict the SLS sway using
‘he method in Section S
Design the frame a rigid, or include
Is the total frame
sway