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