Why do capacity-design narratives for BRB lateral systems usually concentrate intended yielding in the brace cores rather than spread plasticity evenly across arbitrary connections?
Choices
- (A) Route all curvature into architectural trims
- (B) Organize hysteretic deformation into dependable brace fuse elements limiting competing plastic hinge crowding
- (C) Delete storey-drift assurance checks
- (D) Assume uniform softness on every framing line without hierarchy
Correct answer: (B)
Organize hysteretic deformation into dependable brace fuse elements limiting competing plastic hinge crowding
Explanation
A primary fuse clarifies energy paths and protects connection hierarchy.