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FEMA 453 Design Guidance for Shelters and Safe Rooms

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Figure 2-2<br />

S2 steel braced frames<br />

Light frame steel structures are pre-engineered <strong>and</strong> prefabricated<br />

with transverse rigid steel frames (see Figure 2-26). They are onestory<br />

in height <strong>and</strong> the roof <strong>and</strong> walls consist of lightweight metal,<br />

fiberglass, or cementitious panels. The frames are designed <strong>for</strong><br />

maximum efficiency <strong>and</strong> the beams <strong>and</strong> columns consist of tapered,<br />

built-up sections with thin plates. The frames are built in<br />

segments <strong>and</strong> assembled in the field with bolted or welded joints.<br />

Lateral <strong>for</strong>ces in the transverse direction are resisted by the rigid<br />

frames. Lateral <strong>for</strong>ces in the longitudinal direction are resisted by<br />

wall panel shear elements or rod bracing. Diaphragm <strong>for</strong>ces are<br />

resisted by untopped metal deck, roof panel shear elements, or a<br />

system of tension-only rod bracing.<br />

2- 2 Structural deSign criteria

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