Defining a T Plate Connection

With the T Plate Connection command, beam-beam connection is defined.

Location of the T Plate Connection Command

You can access it under the Ribbon menu, Connection tab, Connection title.

Usage Steps

If Draw in Fast Mode is Active

  • From the Connection menu, click the T Plate Connection icon.

  • In 3D perspective view, move the mouse pointer closer to the element, close to the support

  • After this process, the virtual image of the connection will appear.

  • If the connection is suitable, create the connection by clicking the left mouse button.

  • The connection will occur with default settings.

If Draw in Fast Mode is Inactive

  • From the Connection menu, click the T Plate Connection icon.

  • Click the column then the beam before the 3D perspective view.

  • The T plate connection settings dialog will open.

  • The connection will occur when the wanted settings are made and the OK button is clicked.

Location of the T Plate Connection Settings Dialog

If the draw in fast mode is active, the connection settings will be opened automatically.

If the draw in fast mode is inactive, select the connection and click the right mouse button. Click the Properties line from the right click menu that opens.

T Plate Connection Settings Dialog

Type Tab

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Specifications

Specifications

Plates

It is chosen whether the plate will be on the left or right of the beam body.

Schematic drawing

The connection is shown on the schematic drawing.

Preview

There is a preview of the combination. The selection made and the entered values ​​can be followed simultaneously in the preview.

Plates Tab

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Specifications

Specifications

T plate

The properties of the plate are determined by entering the values. The values ​​to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing.

Schematic drawing

Connection and plate values ​​are shown on the schematic drawing.

Preview

There is a preview of the connection. The selection made and the entered values ​​can be followed simultaneously in the preview.

Top and Bottom Notch Tabs

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Specifications

Specifications

Notch

If the option is selected, notching is done according to the entered values ​​and selections. The values ​​to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing.

Left flange cut

 

If the option is selected, left header flange is made according to the entered values. The values ​​to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing.

Right flange cut

 

If the option is selected, right flange cutting is made according to the entered values. The values ​​to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing.

Schematic drawing

Connection, notching and cutting values ​​are shown on the schematic drawing.

Preview

There is a preview of the connection. The selection made and the entered values ​​can be followed simultaneously in the preview.

Welds Tab

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Specifications

Specifications

Welds

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The thickness, type and angle values ​​of the welds to be made at the connections are given. The information on whether it will be done on the construction site or not is entered.

Weld electrode

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The strengths of the welding electrodes are defined in the design inputs. The strength of the main element in the weld joint is controlled under the condition that it has less strength than the weld strength.

If necessary, click the list and define "Create New…". To create the welding electrode, give the information "Name" and "Weld metal tensile strength" in the dialog that opens after clicking "Create New".

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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Schematic drawing

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Connection and source values ​​are shown on the schematic drawing.

Preview

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There is a preview of the connection. The selection made and the entered values ​​can be followed simultaneously in the preview.

Chamfers Tab

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