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    CoreBrace(tm) BRBs are engineered to have essentially the same capacity in tension and compression, resulting in less overstrength built into the structure. Our team works in close coordination with the steel fabricator in the detailing phase to minimize conflicts in the field.

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    CoreBrace(tm) BRBs are engineered to have essentially the same capacity in tension and compression, resulting in less overstrength built into the structure. Our team works in close coordination with the steel fabricator in the detailing phase to minimize conflicts in the field.

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    CoreBrace(tm) BRBs are engineered to have essentially the same capacity in tension and compression, resulting in less overstrength built into the structure. Our team works in close coordination with the steel fabricator in the detailing phase to minimize conflicts in the field.

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    CoreBrace(tm) BRBs are engineered to have essentially the same capacity in tension and compression, resulting in less overstrength built into the structure. Our team works in close coordination with the steel fabricator in the detailing phase to minimize conflicts in the field.

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    Buckling restrained braced frames (BRBFs) allow for up to a 25% reduction in design loads compared to other lateral systems, resulting in fewer frames, less structural weight, and smaller foundations.

    BRBFs experience less overstrength than other lateral systems, allowing for fewer braces and connections as well as smaller frame members and foundations.

    CoreBrace braces are manufactured in an AISC-certified shop to ensure high quality. They are designed to be quickly and easily installed to reduce construction time.

    CoreBrace Buckling Restrained Braces

    MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
    Building codes recognize the improved seismic behavior of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames (BRBFs), allowing UP TO A 25% DESIGN LOAD REDUCTION, compared to other commonly used lateral systems. This means: FEWER frames LESS structural weight SMALLER foundations CoreBrace BRBs are engineered to have essentially the same capacity in tension and compression, resulting in less overstrength built into the structure. Additionally, they can be used in single diagonal configurations without design penalties. This means: FEWER braces and connections SMALLER frame columns and beams SMALLER connections to the structure and foundations
    LATERAL SYSTEM SEISMIC LOAD COMPARISON
    BASE SHEAR COEFFICIENT
    0.18 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.02 0.00 0 10 20 30
    Buckling Restrained Braced Frame (BRBF) Special Concentrically Braced Frame (SCBF)
    LVL 5 W14x145 15'-0" LVL 6 W14x132 15'-0"

    University of Utah Marriott Library Renovation, Salt Lake City, UT

    GL

    CALIFORNIA SITE

    30'-0" W16x77

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    GL

    30'-0" W27x281

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    ROOF W14x68 15'-0"

    ROOF W14x74 15'-0"

    BR B in

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    W27x368

    LVL 6 15'-0"

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    BR B in

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    LVL 5 W14x257 15'-0"

    BR B in

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    W36x395

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    BUILDING HEIGHT (FT)

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    W16x77 W14x211 15'-0"

    LVL 4 W14x370 15'-0"

    11 BR .2 B 5 in

    SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACC Sa (g)

    DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRUM


    4 STORY BUILDING CALIFORNIA SITE
    LVL 3

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    LVL 3 W14x500 15'-0"

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    LVL 2 W14x605 15'-0"

    BR

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    PERIOD T (SEC)

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    COREBRACE BRBF CHEVRON

    TYPICAL CBF CHEVRON

    BRBF vs. Typical CBF Frame Comparison

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    COMPLETE CONTROL
    CoreBrace BRBs are manufactured in our AISC CERTIFIED SHOP, located adjacent to our design offices in West Jordan, Utah. This means: Fabrication constantly monitored to meet the HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS Maximum SCHEDULE CONTROL

    REDUCED CONSTRUCTION TIME


    CoreBrace BRBs are designed to be extremely QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL. Our team works in close coordination with the steel fabricator in the detailing phase of the project to minimize conflicts in the field. This means: FASTER ERECTION of buildings NO ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME beyond that required by the structural steel fabricator CoreBrace is committed to MEET OR EXCEED our clients DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS each and every time

    NON-PROPRIETARY SYSTEM
    BRBs are a codified building lateral load resisting system. This means:
    Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, KY

    NO LICENSING FEES are required to use CoreBrace BRBs.

    CoreBraces superior seismic performance means lower risk with cost savings

    Engineering Overview
    HIGHLY DUCTILE PERFORMANCE
    CoreBrace Buckling Restrained Braces are structural elements composed of a steel core encased in a grout-filled steel tube. The grout/ casing assembly confines the core, increasing its critical load to a point that the axial capacity in compression is only limited by the yield stress of the steel. The concept allows the core to resist the design axial forces utilizing the FULL STEEL STRENGTH while the casing resists flexural buckling. Proprietary Interface Material is used to separate the two resisting systems, with MINIMIZED FRICTION. The result is a high performance brace that DOES NOT BUCKLE.
    2000

    BRB Hysteresis Curve (ASC=27 in2)

    Resultant Force (kips)

    1000

    CoreBrace BRB COMPONENT

    -1000

    1
    -4.0 -2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0

    Core Plate Steel Casing Grout Connection to Gusset

    -2000

    -6.0

    2 3 4

    DESCRIPTION Flat () or cruciform shape (+) Square, rectangular or round Casing infill Bolted (shown), welded or pinned

    MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS ASTM A36 ASTM A500 Gr B ASTM A-53 Per CoreBrace specification ASTM A572 Gr 50

    Brace Deformation (in)

    AISC Required Protocol High Amplitude Protocol

    BRBF vs. SCBF

    BRB No Buckling SCBF Brace Buckling


    0

    In this mechanism the steel core yields in tension and compression, dissipating energy with a SUSTAINED SYMMETRIC HYSTERETIC BEHAVIOUR. As a consequence, the braces act as structural fuses, concentrating all the activity in the plastic range while gussets, beams and columns remain elastic during a seismic event. CoreBrace BRBs use a STABLE END PROJECTION from the casing, which eliminates the need for CJP welds. This provides improved redundancy in the load path and allows for post-event visual inspection.

    Resultant Force (P)

    Brace Deformation ()

    BRBF SCBF

    TESTING
    Independent SUBASSEMBLAGE TEST results show that CoreBrace BRBs exceed the requirements of AISC 341, providing consistent hysteretic behavior during multiple load cycles, at deformations up to 22 times the yield elongation.

    Testing of CoreBrace Bolted Lug Braces was performed at the University of Utah, the University of California, San Diego and the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) facilities in Taiwan. CoreBrace has successfully tested a brace spliced in the center and installed in two pieces, ideal for retrofit applications. Tested braces: Area: 4.0 in2 to 27.0 in2 Length: up to 31-0

    CoreBrace Spliced Plate Braces have been tested at the University of Utah and the University of California, San Diego. Tested braces: Area: 1.5 in2 to 27.0 in2 Length: 15-0 to 19-0

    CoreBrace Pinned Braces have been tested at the University of California, San Diego and the National Center for research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) facilities in Taiwan. Tested braces: Area: 4.0 in2 to 27.0 in2 Length: 12-0 to 21-2

    Testing of CoreBrace Welded Braces has been performed at the University of California, San Diego. Tested braces: Area: 2.0 in2 to 18.0 in2 Length: 21-6

    EASY DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION


    CoreBrace provides engineers with REAL TIME DESIGN ASSISTANCE during all stages of the project. Our professionals report brace stiffness values to be used in the analysis of any structure and design the gusset plates that connect the BRBs to the frame columns and beams. Useful tools such as tables with reference values and MODELING GUIDES for structural analysis software (RAM STRUCTURAL Perform 3D Trilinear SYSTEM, RISA, 500 ETABS, SAP and 400 PERFORM 3D) are 300 available to help 200 engineers accurately 100 0 0 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 capture the BRBs -100 behavior in their -200 structural models with -300 the desired level of -400 refinement. -500
    Force (kips) Displacement (in)

    Additionally, to assist with the generation of project documents, CoreBrace will provide CONNECTION DETAILS and REVIT FAMILIES.

    Flexibility and Assistance


    MAXIMUM VERSATILITY
    CoreBrace Buckling Restrained Braces can meet the most demanding project constraints including extreme brace geometry layouts, architectural aesthetic considerations, erection and construction issues, and structural design requirements. The following example options are available to build braces that will suit any specific need: Square, rectangular, or round casing Bolted, pinned, or welded connections Shop applied finishes
    Dwc Lwc Dwc
    S

    Lwc

    s/2

    d p

    Db Dwb

    Lwb

    Dwb

    Lwb

    rg

    Bolted Lug/Round Casing

    BOLTED LUG

    PIN

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    Lwc

    Dwc

    Lwc

    s
    Dwsg Dwb Lwb TYP

    Dwc SPLICE PLATE, (8) TOTAL

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    s/

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    Dwb

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    SLOT GUSSET TO RECEIVE CORE PLATE EXTENSION

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    Lwb

    rg

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    TYP

    Bolted Lug/Square Casing AESS

    PIN

    WELDED Pin Connection/Square Casing/Galvanized

    SPLICE PLATE

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    Dwc SPLICE PLATE, (8) TOTAL

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    SET E E N

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    S

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    d p

    Welded Connection/Square Casing/ Shop Applied Epoxy Finish


    SLOT GUSSET TO RECEIVE CORE PLATE EXTENSION

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    Dwsg Dwb Lwb TYP

    WELDED

    Splice Plate Connection/Square Casing W


    L

    CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

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    SPLICE PLATE
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    The CoreBrace team is ready to assist in the construction BOLTED LUG We pride ourselves on phase of the project when needed. providing PROMPT RESPONSE to any job site inquiries and RFIs and on making every effort to help contractors meet schedule.

    PIN

    WELDED

    Welded Connection/Square Casing/

    Full Height Gusset

    SAMPLE PROJECTS

    LAPD Headquarters

    Los Angeles, CA Bolted Lug Braces

    Intermountain Medical Center


    Murray, UT Bolted Lug Braces

    Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center


    Vallejo, CA Spliced Plate Braces

    Center Court Building Retrofit


    Eugene, OR Welded Braces

    World Market Center III

    Las Vegas, NV Bolted Lug Braces

    MSB Career Center

    The David and Lucile Packard Foundation


    Los Altos, CA Welded Brace as Fuse in Rocking Frame

    Wasilla, AK Bolted Lug Braces

    UCSF Cardiovascular Building

    San Francisco, CA Bolted Lug Braces

    The Questar Corporation New Office Building


    Salt Lake City, UT Welded Braces

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Bolted Lug Braces

    BC Place Stadium

    University of Utah Marriott Library Renovation


    Salt Lake City, UT Bolted Lug Braces

    Contact us for cost estimates and engineering support.


    COREBRACE, LLC
    5789 West Wells Park Road West Jordan, UT 84081 Phone (801) 280-0701 Fax (801) 280-3231 www.corebrace.com

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