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Parametric design in IDEA StatiCa Connection - Tubular connection

Another tutorial to learn usage of parameters in IDEA StatiCa Connection. In this tutorial we will parametrize a simple tubular connection.

Create model

Start the Connection application and choose the following template and initial parameters (click on Blank design):

Change the dimensions of the cross section for B1 and B2 to d = 400 mm and t = 10 mm:

Go to LE1 and modify as follows:

Add a new Plate to Plate operation and change te values according the picture:

Add a new Rib operation member B1 and PP1a:

Copy operation RIB1 to create RIB2 and apply it to B2 and PP1b:

The initial model is finished now. It looks like quite a simple model with few operations and there is nothing wrong with it. However, see how long it takes to create a different variant of the connection where:

a	tube diameter	GetValue('B1', 'CrossSection.Bounds.Height')
b	outer radius flange	a/2 + 0.08
c	inner radius flange	a/2 - 0.01
d	radius bolts	a/2 + 0.04
e	number of bolts	12
f	Rib length	0.2
g	Radial start position rib	3.1415/e

Parametric design in IDEA StatiCa Connection - Tubular connection

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