Research Article

Analytical Analysis of Seismic Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Frames with Strap Brace and Sheathings Plates

Table 4

Comparison of results, experimental and analytical.

Specimen Analysis results of lateral braced walls (2.44 m × 2.44 m)
Experimental [13]Analytical

Lateral resistance (kN)103.40108.17
Difference percent of resistance4.60%
Maximum lateral drift (%)1.701.78
Difference percent of drift4.70%