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4 Bolts Unstiffened End Plate Connection Settings Dialog
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Type and End Plates Tab
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The features of the front plate are adjusted according to the schematic information given.
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t = Plate thickness
b and h = plate width and length
Bolts Tab
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The properties of the bolts connecting the front plate and the column body are set in this tab.
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Determine the distances between bolts according to the schematic representation given.
Bolt properties: Bolt grade, bolt size and hole properties are set in bolt properties.
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Stiffeners Tab
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The purpose of the continuity plates is to support the column heads in the column-beam connections and to ensure the continuity of the beam head. Continuity plates are used for reinforcement in order to bend the column head and prevent column stem flow / wrinkle. If a continuity plate will be made, the option is marked. The geometric properties of the sheet are adjusted according to the schematic picture given.
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If there will be a continuity plate, tick the option and give the dimensions.
Extra Plates Tab
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Body reinforcement board properties are set in this tab. If the column body thickness is insufficient, reinforcement plates are used to meet the shear effect of the panel area. If the body reinforcement plate will be made, the option is marked. The geometric properties of the sheet are adjusted according to the schematic picture given.
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Chamfers Tab
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For easy assembly of the plates in the field, the use of slope, slope type and geometric properties are determined in the connection settings dialog.
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Select the level type from the list box and set the bevel length.
Welds Tab
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The weld properties of the connections given in the schematic representation are set in the Welds tab. Give the size, type, angle values and mark the option whether to weld under construction site conditions.
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Welding geometry is determined automatically by the program. These properties can be changed to easily determine the connection properties. Geometry features are in accordance with industry standards and in the form specified in AISC.
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Design Data Tab
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In the design data, the plate material is defined. The condition that the main element in the weld joint has less strength than the weld strength is controlled.
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