A figment of our imagination: What is (and isn’t) imaginary after applying notional lateral loads?
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DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2024-0048
Abstract: Notional lateral loads are commonly used to capture the effects of initial out-of-plumbness in structures. Because these loads are imaginary, some assume the shear forces in the lateral force resisting system and horizontal reactions at… read more here.
Keywords: lateral loads; notional lateral; imaginary applying; applying notional ... See more keywords