Design Forces of Horizontal Braces Unlocated at Middle of Columns considering Random Initial Geometric Imperfections

Figure 4

Probability density figures of F/P for horizontal braces located at 0.6L. (a)  = 50 and n = 4. (b)  = 50 and n = 6. (c)  = 50 and n = 8. (d)  = 50 and n = 10. (e)  = 75 and n = 4. (f)  = 75 and n = 6. (g)  = 75 and n = 8. (h)  = 75 and n = 10. (i)  = 100 and n = 4. (j)  = 100 and n = 6. (k)  = 100 and n = 8. (l)  = 100 and n = 10.

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