The Structural Engineering Podcast

Episode 84 - MF Vs BF, Pick your team

Mar 19, 2024
In this showdown, Zach and Max debate between brace frames and moment frames in structural engineering, discussing stiffness, strengths, and load transfer. They explore design considerations, deflection amplification, and overstrength in building resilience. The conversation also covers the balance between brace frames and moment frames for seismic requirements and architectural objectives, highlighting the architectural influence on frame choices in different building types.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Comparison between Moment Frames and Brace Frames in Structural Engineering
01:55 • 18min
3
Deflection Amplification and Overstrength in Structural Engineering
20:18 • 4min
4
Balancing Brace Frames and Moment Frames in Structural Engineering
24:12 • 5min
5
Comparison of Moment Frames and Brace Frames in Structural Engineering
29:05 • 10min
6
Comparison of Brace Frame vs. Moment Frame in Structural Engineering
38:40 • 2min
7
Design Considerations for Steel Frame Structures
41:00 • 8min