Steel moment frames 101: What to consider when creating wide-open spaces

y Dylan Richard, P.E.

From the June 2008 issue of Structural Engineer

"A building’s stability is a critical design element that structural engineers must understand. Structures dating back thousands of years have typically relied upon one, or a combination, of three system types for stability: shearwall, braced frame, and/or moment frame. The article provides an introduction to the “wide-open spaces friendly” moment frame system in steel framed structures. ..."