Frames

Cross Bracing – Structural members that are configured between columns and beams that stabilized a frame from lateral loads that are applied in both directions
Deflection – The deformation or bowing of a structural member when subjected to a load
Knee Bracing – A type of bracing used in frames that strengthens the joints and prevents them from lateral deformation
Moment Resistant Joints – Rigid joints that resist horizontal and vertical forces and moments
Post and Beam Frames – A frame in which the horizontal and vertical members of the frame are connected with simple joints
Rigid Frames – A frame in which the horizontal and vertical members are connected with moment resistant joints that prevent independent action of the beam element from the columns
Rigid Diaphragms (Panels) – Structural systems that act as thin horizontal beam elements spanning between vertical shear planes
Shear Walls – Walls that are organized in the short dimension of a building that provide lateral stability
Single Bay Frames – Frames that are one story in height and one single unit spanned along the ground plane
Stacked Frames – A series of single bay frames repeated in the vertical and horizontal direction producing a multi-story frame
Statically Determinate Frame – A frame that has only three reaction components
Statically Indeterminate First Degree – A frame that has four unknown reaction components
Statically Indeterminate Third Degree – A frame that has five or six unknown reaction components
Three Hinged Frames – A frame with three hinged connections; develops higher moments and higher deflections than a two hinged frame
Two Hinged Frames – A frame with two hinged connection