The connection is available for Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-8:2005) and the Polish code PN-90/B-03200.
The following connection types are available in the software:
- beam - principal beam (connected to the principal beam web)
- beam - principal beam (connected to the principal beam flange)
For a connection with the principal beam web, you can define a one-sided or two-sided connection. For a connection with the principal beam flange, a one-sided connection can be defined.
All elements connecting the principal beam to the beam can be connected with bolts or welds.
Depending on a connecting element type, it is possible to connect the beam to a connecting element by means of bolts or welds. If support seats are used, you can connect a support seat to the principal beam.
In the present version of the software, no connection categories are distinguished for the connection; all bolt classes are treated as regular bolts.
Connection with the principal beam web
Available connection types (depending on the element connecting the principal beam with the beam):
- angle
- stiffener (short, long)
- support seat
- angle and support seat
Methods of connecting individual connection elements:
- plates (on 1 or on 2 sides of the beam)
- angles
- short and long stiffener
- support seats - type L
- plates (on 1 or on 2 sides of the beam) and support seats - type L
- angles with support seats - type L
Connection with the principal beam flange
Available connection types (depending on the element connecting the principal beam with the beam):
- plates (on 1 or on 2 sides of the beam)
- angles
Methods of connecting individual connection elements:
- angles (bolted connection)
- plate (bolted or welded connection)
See also:
Assumptions for calculations according to Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-8:2005)