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In put of Unbraced length ratio in ETABS: (Ref: STEELFRAMEDESIGNAISCASD89, TechnicalNote

Overwrites by CSI ETABS)


1. Unbraced length ratio in major axis =

For example in Above figure: for L1 or L2 member

1 2
Unbraced length ratio in major axis = or

2. Unbraced length ratio in minor axis =

For example in Above figure: for La or Lb or Lc member


Unbraced length ratio in major axis = or or

If there is no distress considering default value (=1), use default value for
unbraced length ratio (1 both for major axis & minor axis).

And where considering default value is showing distress, considered actual value
as discrive above (leat maximum).

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