Two new papers on seismic behavior and design of multitiered braced frames are now available in the “Just Released” online section of the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering:

Imanpour, A., Tremblay, R., Davaran, A., Stoakes, C., and Fahnestock, L. (2016). “Seismic Performance Assessment of Multitiered Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Designed in Accordance with the 2010 AISC Seismic Provisions.” J. Struct. Eng., 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001561, 04016135.

Imanpour, A., Tremblay, R., Fahnestock, L., and Stoakes, C. (2016). “Analysis and Design of Two-Tiered Steel Braced Frames under In-Plane Seismic Demand.” J. Struct. Eng., 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001568, 04016115.