Since, the response modification factor depends on ductility and overstrength, the static nonlinear analysis has been performed on building models including single and double bracing bays, multi-floors and different brace configurations (chevron V, invert V and X bracing).
The obtained displacement amplification factors for different types of BRBFs with single bracing bay vary from 7 to 22.50, and for double bracing bays, these are from 8to3131.
As such, static nonlinear (pushover) analysis and nonlinear dynamic time history analysis have been performed on the model buildings with single and double bracing bays, and different stories and brace configurations (chevron V, invert V, and X bracing).
The displacement amplification factors for CBFs in type V, inverted V, and X are evaluated as 4.40, 5.20, and 4.90 for single bracing bay and as 5.40, 6.80, and 6.60, respectively, for double bracing bays.
Base shear vs. maximum roof displacement nonlinear pushover analysis for a seven-story inverted V CBF and BRBF with single and double bracing bays are shown in Figure 6.
Figures 7 and 8 show nonlinear dynamic time history analysis results of the El Centro, Naghan, and Tabas earthquakes for a seven-story inverted V CBF and BRBF with single and double bracing bays.
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The Los Angeles Times: In 1977, after quarterback Ken Stabler suffered a knee injury, Anderson came up with a double-hinged brace designed to protect the joint from further damage by distributing the impact of hits to the leg above and below the knee itself.
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