LEAP Bridge Steel Help

Shear Connector Definition Dialog

Opens when Shear Connector Definition is selected in the Superstructure group.
SettingDescription
Save DGN

The following button will export the Shear Connector definition 2D model directly and accurately to Microstation DGN file format, including layers. Save the DGN file in the desired location and once the export is successful you can browse to file location and open/view in Microstation.

Shear Connector Type Select one of the following shear connector types from the drop down list:
  • Stud -- a shear stud connector will be defined.
  • Channel -- a channel shear connector will be defined.
Add Shear Connector Press the folder icon to create a new shear connector. When the edit box appears in the shear connector list, accept the default name or enter a new name then hit the Enter key.
Delete Shear Connector Delete a shear connector by highlighting the name in the list and press the Delete (X) button.
Stud Shear Connector The following information defines a stud shear connector:
SettingDescription
Height Enter the height of the shear connector in inches.
Diameter Enter the shaft diameter of the shear connector in inches.
Material Select the material to be used from the drop-down list. The materials are those shown in the material table.
Channel Shear Connector The following information defines a stud shear connector:
SettingDescription
Length Enter the length of the channel shear connector in inches.
Section Select the standard section from the drop down list. The standard sections are added to the bridge project using the Standard Sections List.
Material Select the material to be used from the drop-down list. The materials are those shown in the material table.
OK Press this button to save all changes and exit the dialog.
Cancel Press this button to exit the dialog without saving changes.