Abstract: In tall, single-story buildings with steel concentrically braced frame (CBF) lateral force resisting systems, it is more efficient to replace a single brace or pair of braces between the base and the story (roof) level ...

Abstract: Concentrically braced frames (CBFs) are widely used to resist lateral loads in buildings because they are relatively simple and economical to design and construct. In tall, single-story construction, it is often practical ...