Enhanced Lateral Strength and Ductility in Cold-Formed Steel Strap–Braced Walls with Composite Built-Up Chord Sections

Abstract

AbstractCold-formed steel (CFS) strap–braced walls are primary lateral force-resisting systems in light gauge steel (LGS) construction. However, their application in high seismic regions is limited by the premature buckling of traditional back-to-back ...