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The lateral bracing distance can be reduced by connecting roof braces (horizontal braces) and stability elements to the steel beam whose name and floor are given.
The lateral bracing distance can be reduced by defining secondary steel beams and stability elements to the steel beam whose name and floor are given.
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Lb : Length between points that are either braced against lateral displacement of compression flange or braced against the twist of the cross-section, in. (mm)
E : Modulus of elasticity of steel = 29,000 ksi (200 000 MPa)
Fy : Specified minimum yield stress, ksi (MPa).
Ry : Ratio of the expected yield stress to the specified minimum yield stress, Fy
ry : Radius of gyration about y-axis, in. (mm)
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