Special concentrically braced frames (SCBFs) are one of the most popular steel structures for

resisting earthquake loads in high seismic regions. The centerlines of all members (brace, beam,
and column) meet at one point at their joints in a concentrically braced frame (CBF) so that
elastic deformation of a CBF consists of axial deformation (in compression or tension), which is
the main reason that CBFs have large initial stiffness resisting lateral loads. The middle open
spaces within braced bays are also attractive to architects and building owners. (Designs of
Special Concentrically Braced Frame Using
AISC 341-05 and AISC 341-10 Rou Wen1; Onur Seker2; Bulent Akbas3; and Jay Shen4)