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Determine the geometry of a door opening in chevron bracing with or without a shear link

Determine the geometry of a Determine the geometry of door opening in "V" bracing a door opening in diagonal with or without a shear link bracing with or without a shear link

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Bay Width =

24 ft
t = 8 in

Link Length 2 ft
Centerline

Detail A

Brace Length 14.87 ft

Door Height
8 ft

Story Height
10 ft

42.27 deg Brace Angle

Door Width 4.42 ft

Note: The effect of gusset plates is not considered in these calculations

Door Width = 4.42 ft

Bay Width =
Link Length

24 ft

2 ft
Brace Lengths

B
Door Height

14.14

15.62
Story Height

10 ft

8 ft

45 deg

39.81 deg

Bracing Angles

Door Width 2.56 ft

t = 8 in

Centerline

d = 12 in

Centerline
Detail A

Detail B

Note: The effect of gusset plates is not considered in these calculations

Minimum Link Length = 6.25 ft

Bay Width =

24 ft ft

t = 8 in

Link Length 2 ft
Centerline

Detail A
Brace Length
B

24.17

Story Height
Door Height
A

10 ft

ft

8.41 ft

Centerline

24.44 deg Brace Angle

Door Width 6 ft

d = 12 in

Detail B

Note: The effect of gusset plates is not considered in these calculations. Door Height = 8.41 ft