Connection Type - Truss Node (CM66 and Eurocode 3)

For the CM66 and Eurocode 3 (ENV 1993-1-1:1992 and EN 1993-1-8:2005) codes, the following types of the truss node connection are available:

• tube (tube truss node)
• gusset plate (single bar)
• gusset plate (internal node or truss chord node)

Parameters defined for the tube (tube truss node) connection

• The set of forces considered during calculations of the connection
  • axial forces N and moments in the truss chord
  • axial forces in adjoining bars (diagonals)
  • axial force in the truss post
  • bending moments in diagonals and the post (for the French code CM66)
• Connection parameters:
  • connection type (one- or two-sided)
  • diagonals
  • upper/lower diagonals
  • additional parameters (welds).

See also: Directions of force actions

Parameters defined for the gusset plate (single bar) connection

• The set of forces considered during calculations of the connection:
  • axial force N
• Connection parameters:
  • connection type (bolted, welded)
  • bolts (or welds)
  • gusset plate
  • method of fixing of the plate.

See also: Directions of force actions

Parameters defined for the gusset plate (internal node or truss chord node) connection

• The set of forces considered during calculations of the connection:
  • axial forces N in the truss bars adjoining the designed node
• Connection parameters:
  • Connection type (bolted, welded)
  • Bolts (or welds)
  • Gusset plate.

See also: Directions of force actions