MATERIAL MATTERS

Steel moment frames 101

What to consider when creating wide-open spaces
By Dylan Richard, P.E.
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Moment frames

Considering the pros and cons

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Cost comparison study
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Comparing costs
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Figure 1: A recent cost study resulted in an increase in installed price of approximately 250 percent for the moment frame as compared with a braced frame.

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Conclusion
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