Defining a Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate)
- Zeynep Aladağ
- Hakan Şahin
With the Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) command, column-foundation connection is defined.
Location of the Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) 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 on theColumn-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) 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 on the Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) icon.
Click the column then the beam before the 3D perspective view.
The column-foundation connection (stiffened baseplate) settings dialog will open.
The connection will occur when the wanted settings are made and the OK button is clicked.
Location of the Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) 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.
Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate) Settings Dialog
Stiffeners Tab
Specifications |
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Stiffening type for primary direction  Stiffening type in the primary direction is selected from the options. |
Stiffening type for secondary direction  Stiffening type in the secondary direction is selected from the options. |
Preview  There is a preview of the connection. The selection made and the entered values can be followed simultaneously in the preview. |
Plates and Grout Tab
Specifications |
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Main plate  The dimensions of the main plate are determined by entering values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Fitting plate 1  Fitting plate 1 dimensions are determined by entering values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Fitting plate 2  Fitting plate 2 dimensions are determined by entering the values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Grout  It is determined by entering values for grout. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Cast plate  Cast plate dimensions are determined by entering 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. |
Primary Stiffeners Tab
Specifications |
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Stiffening plate  Stiffening plate dimensions are determined by entering values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Bent plate (geometry)  The bent plate geometry is determined by entering values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Bent plate (section)  The bent plate section is determined by entering 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. |
Secondary Stiffeners Tab
