Calculation of the connection in structural steel model, using the BIM link between Tekla Structures and IDEA StatiCa. Modeled according to EN design code. IDEA StatiCa Connection.

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Tekla Structures BIM link for connection design (EN)

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By following this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to design and code-check a structural steel connection using the BIM link between Tekla Structures and IDEA StatiCa.

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In this case, it was selected in the order of construction sequence - the first one will be set as the bearing member in the Connection app. Confirm with the spacebar.</li>\n</ul>\n<figure data-asset-id=\"73f0b116-5aae-4d6f-b05e-f9780e3514fb\" data-image-id=\"73f0b116-5aae-4d6f-b05e-f9780e3514fb\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/8269a3d1-9576-4919-ad3a-0b2cf0494a1d/12_Tekla%20structures.png\" data-asset-id=\"73f0b116-5aae-4d6f-b05e-f9780e3514fb\" data-image-id=\"73f0b116-5aae-4d6f-b05e-f9780e3514fb\" alt=\"\"></figure>\n<ul>\n <li>Then select all the connection components (bolts, welds, plates, etc.) by dragging the mouse from the right-top to the left-bottom corner and confirm with the spacebar.</li>\n</ul>\n<figure data-asset-id=\"df6a3293-6e04-47db-a952-dfb9d88d5b23\" data-image-id=\"df6a3293-6e04-47db-a952-dfb9d88d5b23\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/895c2021-9047-4191-8d8a-142ecfa8d9ee/05_Tekla%20structures.png\" data-asset-id=\"df6a3293-6e04-47db-a952-dfb9d88d5b23\" data-image-id=\"df6a3293-6e04-47db-a952-dfb9d88d5b23\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThis will import all of the selected parts of the structure into <a data-item-id=\"caeb1a6c-2621-446f-8005-4d2799496a39\" href=\"\">Checkbot</a> - with the same coordinates, orientations, and section sizes as per the BIM model. The joint center is specified by you according to the members' intersection.\nNote that the 3D workspace is designed to show an overview of the imported structure and not a detailed view of the actual <a data-item-id=\"b0a659df-8f92-4d1f-abb6-2efa02bad946\" href=\"\">connections</a>.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"4f78679d-fc58-45ea-9446-51f2131ce009\" data-image-id=\"4f78679d-fc58-45ea-9446-51f2131ce009\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/3a7d0ec2-7a92-4cd4-97e9-5167692541d2/4.png\" data-asset-id=\"4f78679d-fc58-45ea-9446-51f2131ce009\" data-image-id=\"4f78679d-fc58-45ea-9446-51f2131ce009\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nAnother option is to do the Bulk import. It is faster, but note that the node and member numbering might be different, which would affect the correct XLS import of the load effects and the equilibrium in the joint.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"92fc32dd-2590-440e-8b72-4ec83b269b8a\" data-image-id=\"92fc32dd-2590-440e-8b72-4ec83b269b8a\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/902f78e7-960b-4e2c-b913-807a5aae0fa3/5.png\" data-asset-id=\"92fc32dd-2590-440e-8b72-4ec83b269b8a\" data-image-id=\"92fc32dd-2590-440e-8b72-4ec83b269b8a\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nSelect the inside columns with bracing, making sure you also select all of the connection components (bolts, welds, plates, etc.). Lead the selection area from the right-top to the left-bottom corner.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"d722b622-88a6-4188-961e-bb5d986cecaa\" data-image-id=\"d722b622-88a6-4188-961e-bb5d986cecaa\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/064f982c-d56c-4322-af01-7a38cfd15fc4/Bulk%20view.png\" data-asset-id=\"d722b622-88a6-4188-961e-bb5d986cecaa\" data-image-id=\"d722b622-88a6-4188-961e-bb5d986cecaa\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nAfter selecting all the connection parts, confirm the selection with the spacebar. 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"type": "landing_page" }, { "codename": "equivalent_stress_above_acceptable_levels__but_che", "linkId": "860ec761-ea54-58b4-b6d2-d42dc086669c", "urlSlug": "stress-in-plates-higher-than-the-yield-strength", "type": "support_center_article" }, { "codename": "different_tension_forces_in_the_bolts", "linkId": "2c07f751-2638-5e69-a888-4cb8307741b0", "urlSlug": "prying-and-high-tension-force-in-bolts", "type": "support_center_article" }, { "codename": "code_check___v2", "linkId": "8111d61c-37e1-4ca1-8dec-e337e89e0c72", "urlSlug": "connection-code-check", "type": "landing_page" }, { "codename": "checkbot", "linkId": "caeb1a6c-2621-446f-8005-4d2799496a39", "urlSlug": "checkbot", "type": "landing_page" } ], "name": "Content", "type": "rich_text", "value": "In our imported connection model, we can see that some welds on tube members were incorrectly imported, and need to be corrected.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"d5312eae-90e3-4404-bbdd-2568297904a9\" data-image-id=\"d5312eae-90e3-4404-bbdd-2568297904a9\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/1e37df7a-f3de-4a3f-8c3c-95550297389f/14.png\" data-asset-id=\"d5312eae-90e3-4404-bbdd-2568297904a9\" data-image-id=\"d5312eae-90e3-4404-bbdd-2568297904a9\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nFor member Strut S1-1 change the size of the weld to 5 mm and the rear side orientation. \n<figure data-asset-id=\"01dfa3fe-fdeb-4a29-bfa5-5c8df16a0be8\" data-image-id=\"01dfa3fe-fdeb-4a29-bfa5-5c8df16a0be8\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/1a48e2b0-eae3-43d1-8bf2-2a88b154463f/15.png\" data-asset-id=\"01dfa3fe-fdeb-4a29-bfa5-5c8df16a0be8\" data-image-id=\"01dfa3fe-fdeb-4a29-bfa5-5c8df16a0be8\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nFor member Strut S2-2 change the size of the weld to 5 mm and the rear side orientation.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"6908b3d0-2f50-4ab4-9f1d-88d28c56e681\" data-image-id=\"6908b3d0-2f50-4ab4-9f1d-88d28c56e681\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/796a06fe-20a3-4be7-a2d1-dfc87351025f/16.png\" data-asset-id=\"6908b3d0-2f50-4ab4-9f1d-88d28c56e681\" data-image-id=\"6908b3d0-2f50-4ab4-9f1d-88d28c56e681\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nFor member Diag 3-3 change the size of the weld to 5 mm and the rear side orientation.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"511ab6a1-1e63-45cb-99e1-12fa6e35ff4b\" data-image-id=\"511ab6a1-1e63-45cb-99e1-12fa6e35ff4b\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/21048699-6ec6-495c-8f34-4115a61c102c/17.png\" data-asset-id=\"511ab6a1-1e63-45cb-99e1-12fa6e35ff4b\" data-image-id=\"511ab6a1-1e63-45cb-99e1-12fa6e35ff4b\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nFor member Diag 5-5 change the size of the weld to 5 mm and the rear side orientation.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"6114ebfd-51da-4e64-a7ab-a4d3ac7e79d7\" data-image-id=\"6114ebfd-51da-4e64-a7ab-a4d3ac7e79d7\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/86131cc9-6933-4075-9dcf-17e9e64530e3/18.png\" data-asset-id=\"6114ebfd-51da-4e64-a7ab-a4d3ac7e79d7\" data-image-id=\"6114ebfd-51da-4e64-a7ab-a4d3ac7e79d7\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nChange weld orientation between Tongue and cap plate to double fillet weld as shown in the following picture.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"647c2bde-10bf-4b5d-a6c6-13361b9a0ed1\" data-image-id=\"647c2bde-10bf-4b5d-a6c6-13361b9a0ed1\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/e8a69794-5391-467c-a0d5-f5c1a49717a1/19.png\" data-asset-id=\"647c2bde-10bf-4b5d-a6c6-13361b9a0ed1\" data-image-id=\"647c2bde-10bf-4b5d-a6c6-13361b9a0ed1\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nChange weld operation between Plate 3 and Column C2-2 as shown in the following picture. \n<figure data-asset-id=\"72630d63-e315-4315-b15b-b90439dd7751\" data-image-id=\"72630d63-e315-4315-b15b-b90439dd7751\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/49ce900e-ff82-4422-9fa6-ea13e01a887f/20.png\" data-asset-id=\"72630d63-e315-4315-b15b-b90439dd7751\" data-image-id=\"72630d63-e315-4315-b15b-b90439dd7751\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nWe are going to be using a <a href=\"https://www.ideastatica.com/support-center/how-to-model-one-bolt-connection\" title=\"Single bolt connections\">single bolt connection</a> for the spacing and diagonal bracing member. For this type of connection, we must also change the Model type of the brace member to N-Vy-Vz. Select the members in the list of Members: Strut S1-1, Strut S1-2, Diag D3-3, Diag D5-5, and modify the Model type in the drop-down list.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"088ce8ab-06e3-4218-b3ef-41a446dc625f\" data-image-id=\"088ce8ab-06e3-4218-b3ef-41a446dc625f\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/df7ca024-ce65-47f1-91e1-756c866fb52c/21.png\" data-asset-id=\"088ce8ab-06e3-4218-b3ef-41a446dc625f\" data-image-id=\"088ce8ab-06e3-4218-b3ef-41a446dc625f\" alt=\"\"></figure>\n<h2>Code-check and Report</h2>\nNow run a code-check using the Calculate icon in the <a data-item-id=\"06158daa-1491-4e83-ac34-4964bd5a3c63\" href=\"\">CBFEM</a> panel from the top ribbon. \nWithin <a data-item-id=\"b0a659df-8f92-4d1f-abb6-2efa02bad946\" href=\"\">IDEA StatiCa Connection</a> you can carry out many different types of analysis and code-checks. For more information please see <a href=\"https://www.ideastatica.com/support-center/checkbot-bulk-bim-workflows\" data-new-window=\"true\" title=\"Checkbot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here</a>.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"29730fa9-48bc-497e-a08f-75635c74c9aa\" data-image-id=\"29730fa9-48bc-497e-a08f-75635c74c9aa\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/f0ffb649-0f1b-413d-8410-fc94cb105b32/22.png\" data-asset-id=\"29730fa9-48bc-497e-a08f-75635c74c9aa\" data-image-id=\"29730fa9-48bc-497e-a08f-75635c74c9aa\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nGo to the display tab Check, and activate <a data-item-id=\"860ec761-ea54-58b4-b6d2-d42dc086669c\" href=\"\">Equivalent stress</a>, <a data-item-id=\"2c07f751-2638-5e69-a888-4cb8307741b0\" href=\"\">Bolt forces</a>, Mesh and Deformed from the ribbon to get a full picture of what is happening in the joint.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"948581e1-51e3-475c-a4d7-c4daa5e34236\" data-image-id=\"948581e1-51e3-475c-a4d7-c4daa5e34236\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/68069275-b085-4f15-b15b-ffde71599014/23.png\" data-asset-id=\"948581e1-51e3-475c-a4d7-c4daa5e34236\" data-image-id=\"948581e1-51e3-475c-a4d7-c4daa5e34236\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nOnce the <a data-item-id=\"8111d61c-37e1-4ca1-8dec-e337e89e0c72\" href=\"\">code-check</a> is finished in the Report tab you can create the report containing results and diagrams for your connection model.\nThe report can be printed or saved in several formats. For more information please see <a href=\"https://www.ideastatica.com/support-center/how-to-export-report-to-ms-word-dxf-or-pdf-files\" title=\"Report formats\">here</a>.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"99d35cd8-fdf4-4824-8082-accda36f5545\" data-image-id=\"99d35cd8-fdf4-4824-8082-accda36f5545\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/033a30f0-5d61-47cf-a484-dee0a43159f4/Tekla%20structures_design_06.png\" data-asset-id=\"99d35cd8-fdf4-4824-8082-accda36f5545\" data-image-id=\"99d35cd8-fdf4-4824-8082-accda36f5545\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nSave and Exit this connection back to <a data-item-id=\"caeb1a6c-2621-446f-8005-4d2799496a39\" href=\"\">Checkbot</a>.\nIn <a data-item-id=\"caeb1a6c-2621-446f-8005-4d2799496a39\" href=\"\">Checkbot</a>, you will see that there is a green tick next to the connection. This means that the connection is valid and has passed all code-checks. 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