Using Eccentric Chevron Brace Workpoints
RISAConnection now offers the ability to enter an eccentric work point for the braces on a Vertical Brace Chevron Connection.
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RISAConnection now offers the ability to use a wide flange brace member in Vertical Brace Connections.
Simply choose the wide flange shape for your brace from the list of available sections:
The results report will now check each applicable limit state at each of the connection components. Each of these checks can be reviewed in detail in the report.
RISAConnection now offers the ability to enter an eccentric work point for the braces on a Vertical Brace Chevron Connection.
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