Rigid joints between beams and columns
A rigid joint method can be developed for very tall buildings to form a rigid external 'tube'. Instead of having cross bracing, the external structure is stiffened by very deep beams and wide columns.
'Bents' are braced or fixed frames which are designed to carry both vertical and lateral loads across the length of a framed structure.
Lateral forces can be more critical across the width of a rectangular building. Usually shear walls or brace frames are used as they are more efficient.
Any of the force resisting elements which work across the building also work along the length of the building.