Flow Chart - Frame Analysis

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Flow chart: Frame analysis SF002a-EN-EU
Flow chart: Frame analysis

This flow chart illustrates the process of frame analysis, for both 'sway frames' and 'non-sway frames'. The output of the analysis is the design forces for members and connections.
NOTE: In a frame, the effects caused by the deformation of the frame may be more or less important. This is checked according to 5.2.1 of EN 1993-1-1 and if the criterion is fulfilled the frame is denoted non-sway frame. If the criterion is not fulfilled the frame is denoted sway frame. (See Commentary on 5.2.1.) A non-sway frame is usually braced but it may also be very rigid in itself. It is theoretically possible that a braced frame will fall in the category sway frame. In such a case it is recommended to increase the stiffness of the bracing.
Start Vertical and horizontal loads from EN 1991 Choose method EN 1993-1-1 5.2.2(8)
Verify stability by considering imperfections
Equivalent column method
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Choose material and section properties
Material and section properties
EN 1993-1-1 5.3.2(4)B Yes

HEd 0,15VEd
EN 1993-1-1 6.3
No EN 1993-1-1 5.3.2 Initial sway imperfections or equivalent horizontal forces (sway)
Calculate initial sway imperfections
SN001
Determine sensitivity to sway - calculate cr
cr
EN 1993-1-1 5.2.1
cr10 (cr15 for plastic analysis) No Determine member design forces for sway frames
Yes
Determine member design forces for nonsway frames by First Order Analysis MEd, VEd, NEd
For bracing design see SF007
Stop
Proceed to verification of elements (beams columns & connections)
Equivalent column method

Start
SN012
Choose material and section
Material and section properties
A Perform first order frame analysis MEd, NEd
SN008
Determine the slenderness parameter using
Lcr i
fy E
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.1.2
Determine the reduction factor for flexural buckling
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.1.1(3)
Determine the design resistance to compression
Nb,Rd
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.1.1(1)
NEd Nb,Rd 1,0
No
Go to A
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.2.1
Yes
Determine the design bending resistance EN 1993-1-1 6.3.2.2
Mb,Rd
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.2.1(1)
MEd Mb,Rd 1,0
No
Go to A
Yes
EN 1993-1-1 6.3.3
Interaction between M and N OK?
No
Go to A Proceed to verification of elements (beams columns connections) For non-sway frames use first order member forces. For sway frames allow for second order effects by increasing first order effects according to 5.2.2(6)B of EN 1993-1-1.
Yes
Stop
Determine member design forces for sway frames

Start
Determine if local bow imperfections have to be considered
EN 1993-1-1 5.3.2(6)
Check each member and introduce horizontal forces where condition is fulfilled, excluding those with hinges in both ends.
> 0,5 A fy N Ed
Yes EN 1993-1-1 5.3.2 Calculate additional effects of initial bow imperfections No Second order analysis can be used for any magnitude of sway parameter. However, the magnification of first order effects is more simple, if applicable. This method only applies to an elastic analysis. Equivalent horizontal forces (bow)
Select method of allowing for sway effects
Includes permanent and variable loading and equivalent horizontal forces
cr 3
No
Design loading
Yes
Carry out First Order Elastic Analysis
Carry out Second Order Analysis
EN 1993-1-1 5.2.2 (6)B
Allow for second order effects by increasing sway effects using 1 1 1 cr
Member design forces MEd, VEd, NEd
Return
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Flow chart: Frame analysis
Company SBI SBI SCI
Date 05/07/2005 05/07/2005 8/7/05
Emma Unosson Bernt Johansson D C Iles
G W Owens A Bureau A Olsson C Mller J Chica G W Owens
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