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Imperfection for Analysis of Bracing Systems

EN 1993-1-1 (EC3) — Section 5.3.3

Calculation of equivalent stabilizing force for global second order analysis (δq=0) of a bracing system in accordance with Eurocode EN 1993-1-1 Section 5.3.3.

Bracing system imperfection diagram
Parameter Symbol / Formula Value Unit
Input parameters
NEd kN
L m
La m
m
Calculation results
Reduction factor alpha_m
Initial bow imperfection e0 mm
Equivalent stabilizing force for 2nd order analysis (δq=0) qd kN/m
Stabilizing force (single brace) Pd kN