RIGID JOINTED FRAME
Advantages
1.More free space (allows
openings)
2.Less numbers of Members
3.More sway as compared to
braced frame
Disadvantages
1.The flanges only resist the
moment. Stress diagram is triangular (less utilization of area)
2.Connections are difficult
to fabricate
3.Bulky sections are required
BRACED FRAME
Advantages
1.Full cross sectional area
is utilized as members are mainly axially
loaded
2.Simple connections, simple
behaviors (direct load transfer)
3.Lesser sway
4.Easy to analyze
5.Capable of resisting
accidental loads, twisting etc.
6.Easy to modify
7.Aesthetically appealing
8.Economical
Disadvantages
1.More number of members
2.Difficult to provided
openings
3.Heavy bracing s are required
for long spans
4.Loads need to act
essentially on joints
5.Design load for the Bracing
design is always debatable
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