Stability of Diagrid Structures

Authors

  • Ahmad Rahimian WSP|PB, 250 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10119, USA Author

Keywords:

Diagrid, Mega bracing, Super diagonals, Stability, Secondary bracing

Abstract

In this paper, the stability requirements for diagrid and mega braced structures are examined. The role of the secondary bracing system for the stability of a diagrid structure is discussed. A simple procedure is proposed for the design of the secondary bracing system when it is required. As a case study, the design of the Hearst Tower diagrid and its secondary bracing system are presented.

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Published

2016-11-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2016)

Section

Articles