I I ae CHAPTER 7 509 Consider the steel frame shown in Fig. 7.22.b. This Case (B. represents a case of an unstable position in the transverse direction (statical instability). The horizontal forces being applied, the structure will deform laterally a great amount 6. This situation is. to.be absolutely prevented where damage will occur to the glazing, walls, interior partitions, etc... . The beam-to-column connections are not capable to transmit the induced moments. We i We We fe wm mH = hh 12,0ms 12.0ms (a) Stable Position L 12.0ms j (b) Unstable. (c) Stable. Fig. 7.22 For such situations, it is necessary to assure the transversal stability (statical stability) by using vertical transversal wind bracing capable to transmit the horizontal forces W.as shown in Fig. 7.22.c. This case is rarely choosen.