Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 24, 2017
Publication date:
June 7, 2018
Applicant:
ALLEN BRB, LLC
Inventors:
Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 10, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 25, 2017
Assignee:
ALLEN BRB, LLC
Inventors:
Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, Jr.