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where
Dct = mid-span deflection of the member resulting from the transverse loading together
with both end bending moments, if any, as determined by the analysis
Dcw = mid-span deflection of the member resulting from the transverse loading together
with only those end bending moments which produce a mid-span deflection in the
same direction as the transverse load.
4.4.2.3 Moment amplification for a sway member For a sway member, the design bending moment
(M*) shall be calculated using either the method given in this Clause, or the method given in
Appendix F.
For this Clause, the design bending moment (M*) shall be calculated as follows:
M* = d mM *m
The moment amplification factor (dm) shall be taken as the greater of—
db = the moment amplification factor for a braced member determined in accordance with
Clause 4.4.2.2, and
ds = the moment amplification factor for a sway member determined as follows:
(a) Sway members in rectangular frames For all sway columns in a storey of a
rectangular frame, the amplification factor (ds) shall be calculated from—

ds + 1
ǒ Ǔ
(i)
D s ΣN*
1*
h s ΣV *
where Ds is the translational displacement of the top relative to the bottom in
the storey of height (hs), caused by the design horizontal storey shears (V*) at
the column ends, N* is the design axial force in a column of the storey, and the
summations include all the columns of the storey;

ds + 1
ǒl1 Ǔ
(ii)
1*
ms

where the elastic buckling load factor (lms) for the storey under
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consideration is determined in accordance with Clause 4.7.2.2.; or

ds + 1
ǒǓ
(iii)
1* 1
lc
where the elastic buckling load factor (lc) is determined from a rational
buckling analysis of the whole frame (see Clause 4.7.2).
(b) Sway members in non-rectangular frames The amplification factor (ds) for each
sway member shall be taken as the value for the frame calculated as follows:

ds + 1
1* 1
lc
ǒǓ
where the elastic buckling load factor (lc) is determined from a rational
buckling analysis of the whole frame (see Clause 4.7.2).

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FIGURE 4.4.2.2 (in part) VALUES OF ßm FOR VARIOUS DISTRIBUTIONS

OF BENDING MOMENT

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