To start the code verification of steel connections, select the Steel Design / Connections layout (available in the Steel Design layout group).
To start calculation of a connection defined manually (selected connection type and defined values of forces acting in a connection):
- On the Scheme tab, select a connection type. A defined connection will be added to the list of connections in the Inspector pane.
- Define appropriate parameters for a selected connection type by clicking
in the Inspector pane. - Start calculations of the connection by clicking
. - In the Manual Connection Verification dialog, define internal forces in the connection and click Calculations button to start calculations of a connection.
After the verification of a connection are completed, a calculation note (available on the Results tab) will present information if the selected connection fulfills the code requirements and the ratio.