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Comm. C3.] STABILITY BRACING 201Parallel chord trusses with both chords extended to the end of the span and attachedto supports can be treated like beams. In Equations C3-7 through C3-11, M u may betaken as the maximum compressive chord force times the depth of the truss to determinethe brace strength and stiffness requirements. Cross-section distortion effects, sec, need not be considered when full-depth cross frames are used for bracing.When either chord does not extend to the end of the span, consideration should begiven to control twist near the ends of the span by the use of cross frames or ties.<strong>LRFD</strong> Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, December 27, 1999AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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