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The document summarizes a study on designing zipper columns in inverted V braced steel frames. Zipper columns are designed to induce simultaneous buckling of braces over multiple stories to improve seismic performance. The study proposes a simple static design method and a more rigorous dynamic design method using modal pushover analysis. Both methods are evaluated using inelastic dynamic analysis of a case study building, showing improved seismic performance compared to a design without zipper columns. Cal
- Author
- Mohammad Ashrafy
- Language
- EN