ConnectionSetup Class

Constructor

Long-term effect on fcd

Analysis with GNL

Length of anchor to define the anchor stiffness in analysis model, as a multiple of anchor diameter (E A /n * [d])

ApplyBearingCheck

Apply βp influence in bolt shear resistance. ΕΝ 1993-1-8 chapter 3.6.1 (12)

Apply cone breakout check

BaseMetalCapacity

Load distribution angle of concrete block in calculation of factor Kj

Apply bearing check including αb

Max value of bolt grip

Consider the frame system as braced for stiffness calculation. Braced system reduces horizontal displacements.

Concrete setup

True if cracked concrete is considered

Crt check type

Decreasing Ftrd of anchors. Worse quality influence

Limit distance between bolts as a multiple of bolt diameter

Limit distance between bolt and plate edge as a multiple of bolt diameter

Anchor pitch

Number of straight lines to substitute corner arc of rectangular tubes in analysis model

Number of straight lines to substitute circle of circular tube in analysis model

Effective area is taken from intersection of stress area and area of joined items according to EN1993-1-8 art. 6.2.5

ExtensionLengthRationCloseSections

ExtensionLengthRationOpenSections

FactorPreloadBolt

Coefficient of friction between base plate and concrete block

Friction factor of slip-resistant joint

Partial safety factor of concrete

Partial safety factor of instalation safety

Preloaded bolts safety factor

Perform check of bolt positions

Joint coefficient βj - Used for Fjd calculation

Limit deformation on closed sections

Limit deformation on closed sections check or not

Limit of plastic strain used in 2D plate element check

Maximal size of generated finite mesh element

Number of iteration steps to evaluate analysis divergence

A multiple of cross-section height to determine the default length of member

Minimal size of generated finite mesh element

More iterations helps to find better solutions in contact elements but increases calculation time

Ratio of length of decisive plate edge and Elements on edge count determines the average size of mesh element

Number of mesh elements in RHS height

Optimal check level

Pretension force fpc = k * fub * As

True if rigid base plate is considered

Steel Setup

Stop analysis when the limit strain is reached.

Warning check level

Warning plastic strain

Method of evaluation of stress in welds

Inicialize by setted code