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PROJECT: PROJECT: STEEL BUILDING DESIGN CASE STUDY SUBJECT: Bracing connection, gusset !ate "esign# Brace !ine B%, secon" '!oor# '!oor#

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PROJECT: PROJECT: STEEL BUILDING DESIGN CASE STUDY SUBJECT: Bracing connection, gusset !ate "esign#

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PROJECT: PROJECT: STEEL BUILDING DESIGN CASE STUDY SUBJECT: Bracing connection, gusset !ate "esign#

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