5. TOOLS

CHAPTER 5 "TOOLS" 31 SCADA Pro allows the collaboration of linear and surface elements in the same interface. The need for binding between them is therefore born. 5.1.5 Consolidation Command to unify nodes that are very close . Select the command and set a distance value. Nodes that are less than or equal to this distance will be consolidated, resulting in a single node. 5.1.6 Metal Control In the new version of the program, the possibility of an initial specification of metal columns and metal beams was added. This specification is based on the requirement in paragraph 4.4.2.3. of EC8-1 for general and local ductility conditions. This specification is done in the form of checking the strength moments of the beams and columns that exist at the node. More specifically, in order to avoid a floor mechanism, the following relationship shall be satisfied for nodes where primary seismic columns and primary or secondary seismic beams are present (4.29) Or else, the ratio of the sum of the strength moments of the columns to the corresponding sum of the strength moments of the beams at the node shall be greater than 1.3. This check, like all the checks, is done on a directional basis. Based on this requirement, the designer can adjust the cross-sections of the columns accordingly. OBSERVATIONS: