Moment-truss frame Moment-Truss Systems Sway characteristics of rigid braced,simple braced,and rigid unbraced frames frame Simple connection 10 15 20 Lateral defection(cm) Moment frame nteracting forces Braced Behavior of frames subjected to lateral load: (a)independent behavior, (b)interactive behavior Moment–Truss Systems Sway characteristics of rigid braced, simple braced, and rigid unbraced frames Behavior of frames subjected to lateral load: (a) independent behavior, (b) interactive behavior