In the analysis of a sway frame, the no-sway case and sway case are combined using a:
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Direct addition of moments
Sway correction factor that satisfies joint equilibrium in the sway case
Maximum envelope principle
Compatibility equation for each member
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B. Sway correction factor that satisfies joint equilibrium in the sway case
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Sway analysis: the frame is analyzed twice (no-sway + unit sway). A sway factor is determined from the condition that the net horizontal force on the frame = applied load. The two analyses are combined.
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