Joint
The main screen of the detail can be used for the input of loading list and for the change of detail type. Loading means the combination of design values of internal forces and moments, that acts in the structure in the same time. These loads are used for the verification of bearing capacity of the joint. This part contains only the input of loading list, the particular load values have to be specified in the part "Loading". The buttons "Add" and "Remove" in the toolbar on the left side of the loading table can be used for insertion or deletion of individual loadings. The properties of existing loading can be modified with the help of the button "Edit". The button "Import" can be used for the import of loading values from *.txt or *.csv files. The import settings can be specified in the window "Load import".
Toolbar for the work with loads
The button "Joint type" can be used for the change of joint type, the button "Connection type" for the specification of the number and type of particular connections in the joint. The change of joint type or connections automatically deletes all existing inputs.
The range of input differs according to the detail type:
Beam to column joint
Beam to column
Beam to column joint consists of these parts:
The input of particular connections follow.
Beam splice
Beam splice
These parts are included in the beam splice detail:
The input of particular connections follow. Both pinned and stiff end plates are allowed for this type of joint.
Beam connection to girder
Beam connection to girder
Beam connection to girder contains these parts:
The input of particular connections follow. Only pinned end plate and fin plate are allowed for this type of joint.
Truss joint
Truss joint
Following parts are included in the truss joint:
Base with concreted column
Base with concreted column
Base with concreted column consists of these parts:
Column base with stiff end plate
Column base with stiff end plate
This detail contains following parts: