Defining a Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate
With the Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate command, steel column-foundation connections are defined.
Location of the Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate Command
You can access it under the ribbon menu, Connection tab, Experimentals title.
Usage Steps
If Draw in Fast Mode is Active
From the connection menu, click on the Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate 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 Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate icon.
Click the column from the 3D perspective view.
The connection will occur with default settings.
Location of the Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate Connection Dialog
Select the connection and click the right mouse button. Click the Properties line from the right click menu that opens.
Rigid on Strong Axis Base Plate Dialog
Plates and Grout Tab
Specifications |
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Main plate  The main plate is determined by entering the value. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Fitting plate 1/2  Fitting plates are determined by entering the value. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Grout  The value is entered for grout. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Cast plate  The cast plate is determined by entering the value. 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. |
Anchorage Tab
Specifications |
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Primary direction  It is determined by entering the number of anchorages to be located in the primary direction and the distance values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Secondary direction  It is determined by entering the number of anchorages to be located in the secondary direction and the distance values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Anchors   Anchor type is selected from the list. Anchor dimensions are determined by entering values. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Bolt properties  The Hole and Bolt Parameters dialog is opened by clicking on the bolt properties button. The bolt properties are set in this dialog. |
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. |
Shear Assembly Tab
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Shear key  One of the ready-made profiles is selected from the list as a shear key. By clicking on the Load section button, you can reach the ready section library and reach the list of American and European finished rolling sections and select from the list. |
Shear key length  The shear key length is entered. The values to be entered are shown in the schematic drawing. |
Washer plate  The washer plate dimensions 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. |
Welds Tab
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Welds  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  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. 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. |
Schematic drawing  Connection and weld 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. |
Design Data Tab
In the design data, the connection elements material is defined. The condition that the main element in the weld joint has less strength than the weld strength is controlled.
If necessary, click the list and define "Create New…". To create the connection elements material, give the information material definitions and values in the dialog that opens after clicking "Create New".
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