1028/2018 CFS 10 Help Topics SCFS 10 Introduction Overview Interface | Working with Sections Working with Sections Section Window Section Origin Section Wizard Section Inputs Custom Material Properties 2 Elastic Buckling | Working with Analyses Working with Analyses ‘Analysis Window BAnalysis Wizard Analysis Inputs ‘Analysis Diagrams | Working with Reports Working with Reports Properties Report Strength Report = Member Check |Web Crippling Torsion Properties Report Diagrams Report Menus File Bedit = View =i Compute ‘Compute Menu Tools = Windows: =iReference mbols and Abbreviations FS Units Glossary, Hi Messages Element Behavior License Agreement hitpsiwow.rsgsoftware.comvefshelpindex him! CFS Help Member Check Parameters This window is displayed when you select Member Check from the Compute menu, and the active window is a section. After you enter the appropriate values, press the OK button and the Member Check output will be displayed. Unbraced Lengths Lx Ly lt The unbraced lengths of the member for buckling about the X axis (in the Y direction), buckling about the ¥ axis (in the X direction), and torsional buckling, respectively. For lateral-torsional buckling of beams symmetrical about the X axis and bending about the Xaxis, Ly and Lt are the controling unbraced lengths. kx, Ky, Kt ‘The effective length factors applied to the respective unbraced lengths, Lm The distance along the length of the member between discrete rigid restraints that restrict distortional ‘buckling. If there are no discrete restraints for distortional buckling, leave this as a large value (such as the span length) and CFS will calculate the distortional buckling wavelength. If the member is fully restricted against distortional buckling, use Lm = 0. If the shape does not have a distortional buckling failure mode, the value of Lm has no effect. In cases where rotational stiffness is provided to the braced flange by connection to bracing material, Lm does not represent the spacing between fasteners. It is the distance between rigid restraints against distortional buckling, if they exist. Coefficients Cbx, Chy The bending coefficients used to determine the elastic critical moments for the member about the X axis and Y axis, respectively. The value is dependent on the moment gradient throughout the unbraced length. You may conservatively use the default value of 1. For bending about a non-symmetric axis, you must enter the reciprocal of Crr as the value of Cb, which may also be conservatively set to 1 mx, Cmy ‘The moment coefficients used in the combined compressive axial load and bending interaction equation, for moments about the X axis and Y axis, respectively. You may conservatively use the default value of 1 Braced Flange For members having one flange fastened to deck, sheathing, roof system, or other continually connected system, select the flange that is attached: Bottom, Top, Left, or Right. Otherwise, select None. Reduction Factor, R _ If there is a braced flange, enter the moment reduction factor as defined in the AISI or ASCE, ‘Speeification for your situation. For example: R=0.70 for continuous span Z sections R=0.60 for continuous span C sections REN 70 far cimnla cnan Car? certinn danth < "