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masood1976
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Cable or Rod as Pemanent Bracing

09/03/2010 3:36 PM

Dear All,

According to AISC 2005-Seismic Provisions-using cable or rod for permanent bracing is acceptable or not?
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ba/ael
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Re: Cable or Rod as Pemanent Bracing

09/04/2010 3:42 PM

Don't know about AISC provisions, but rods are typically used for bracing in metal buildings. Towers are braced with cables. So I think the answer is yes...they are both acceptable.

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