Defining a Column-Foundation Connection (Stiffened Baseplate)

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

Specifications

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

Specifications

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

Specifications

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