Similar to the way data for plates resistant to deflection
and those subject to shear forces is recorded in databases, you can also
create a database containing user-defined plate connections
and later load these stored types using a selection list.
In principle, this serves the same purpose as storing and
then loading free plates with the template function. User-defined plate
connections can display a larger amount of data in a more clearly organized
structure because all parameters are visible in the view.
Tip: You can also process or export the data with
any standard dBASE editor.
Take advantage of this
option by creating a database with frequently utilized and maybe
company-specific connections, which are then always available to all program
users within your company.
User Defined
Connections
Note: Visit
OpenBridge Modeler's Bentley Communities for more
information on how to create the connections database.
| Setting | Description |
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| Tensile, Shear, Moment
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Here, you enter a maximum load for the connection (in
KN) for the corresponding load type. In the list, only the connections suitable
for these loads are displayed.
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| Plate List
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In this list, available connections conforming to
DASt are displayed. Select a connection by clicking it. The individual list
fields display the data on which the connection is based. The connection is
immediately updated with these data and the values are transferred to the other
dialog tabs. Meanings of the list entries:
- Label - Lists
the standard designation of the connection
- Width - Lists
the width of the plate (parallel to the flange of the connecting shape).
- Thickness -
Lists the thickness of the plate.
- Length - Lists
the length of the plate (parallel to the web of the connecting shape).
- Horizontal -
Lists the number of drill holes in direction of the plate width.
- Vertical -
Lists the number of drill holes in direction of the plate length.
- Bolt
Dia. - Lists the used bolt diameter.
- Bolt - Lists
the used bolt type.
- Stiffener -
Lists the additional stiffeners are required for this connection.
- Backer
Pl. - Lists the additional backer plates are required for this
connection.
- Top
Offset - Lists the top offset for this connection.
- Bottom
Offset - Lists the bottom offset for this connection.
- Af - Lists the
thickness of the weld seam at the flange.
- Tensile,
Shear, Moment - Lists the maximum loading of the connection.
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