Assign - Beam Connection Types
A lateral beam element can be defined with end
connections. Selecting
opens the
Assign Frame Beam Connection Type
dialog. The following different types of connections are available:
You can select one of these connection types and can assign it to any
lateral beam with the
Single,
Fence, or
All command.
In the Members Options dialog, set the Connections checkbox to display all connections assigned to beams.
A connection is defined either as a zero-length element (i.e., a spring connection) or it refers to a special zone defined at the end of a beam, in which the zone is composed of several finite length elements. The connection zone is applicable for custom, reduced beam section, SidePlate , and DuraFuse.
