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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.

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