EXAMPLE 2. FORMAL STUDY METAL CONSTRUCTION

EXAMPLE 2: 'DESIGN OF A METAL STRUCTURE' 71 Essentially way, you can massively size all of the connections of the beam members of the girder which are connected to the weak axis in the same way (bolts or welds, plate geometry, etc.) and which have common cross-sections (IPE 450 - IPE 330 beam). The program will automatically calculate the intensive sizes of each pair and proceed to the dimensioning of the connection with based on the worst combination. This way you will not have to guess where in your structure the worst beam-post connection on the weak axis will be developed, while at the same time, if one connection is satisfiedall other connections of the same type will automatically be satisfied. Then select "exit" and then "Edit Link-Geometry Check". The window appears automatically, through which you can set the number of the the type and geometry of the specific connection. Give the characteristic values shown in the figure or try to create your own connection. To then check the adequacy of the connection with the combinations of analysis select the "Calculate (Combinations)" command. Initially the program will perform a geometric check of the connection (e.g. if the bolts are too close to the edge of the plates). If there is a problem an error message is displayed accordingly in the top right field . In this particular connection change the distance e1 from 14 to 15 cm and click again on "Calculation (Combinations)".