SteelConnection designTutorialsConnectionCheckbot

Tekla Structural Designer BIM link for connection design (EN)

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 Structural Designer and IDEA StatiCa.

How to activate the link

Download and install the latest version of IDEA StatiCa
Make sure that you are using a supported version of your FEA solution

In Tekla Structural Designer 2022 SP2 (July 2022) and newer, the IDEA StatiCa Checkbot command is embedded in the application, and no installation of the BIM link is necessary. For more information, refer to the release notes.

How to use the link

Download the attached project, open it in Tekla Structural Designer 2022.2 or later, and run the calculation to get the internal forces over the structure.

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For this type of connection, we must also change the Model type of the brace member to N-Vy-Vz. Select the brace in the list of Members and modify the Model type in the drop-down list.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"5d50d85b-4229-49ee-bbfd-873de39cb3e9\" data-image-id=\"5d50d85b-4229-49ee-bbfd-873de39cb3e9\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/3b20dc20-a84b-4f94-bcd3-09ddb17bf97c/4.png\" data-asset-id=\"5d50d85b-4229-49ee-bbfd-873de39cb3e9\" data-image-id=\"5d50d85b-4229-49ee-bbfd-873de39cb3e9\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nWe are going to use the Connection Library to generate a connection. Select Propose and IDEA StatiCa will put forward possible solutions for the current geometry.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"2f31bf0c-8a40-4523-99e3-38b883907181\" data-image-id=\"2f31bf0c-8a40-4523-99e3-38b883907181\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/fab207f8-65d2-436f-b113-7f344aac3621/5.png\" data-asset-id=\"2f31bf0c-8a40-4523-99e3-38b883907181\" data-image-id=\"2f31bf0c-8a40-4523-99e3-38b883907181\" alt=\"\"></figure>\n<a data-item-id=\"37fb73bf-dfd3-46d7-ae57-ee0e9c4cdb75\" href=\"\">Connection Library</a> shows you the possible solutions for the current geometry. Choose the template Column I base plate 4 bolts diagonal bolted weak and press OK.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"aa53b13b-04e3-40c0-9da7-40d545a500d4\" data-image-id=\"aa53b13b-04e3-40c0-9da7-40d545a500d4\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/94d4a2a5-4eeb-49dd-8dbf-489fd86fa331/Design2B.png\" data-asset-id=\"aa53b13b-04e3-40c0-9da7-40d545a500d4\" data-image-id=\"aa53b13b-04e3-40c0-9da7-40d545a500d4\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nAccept the proposed values in the conversion tab and press OK.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"f5507c07-0f64-469a-ab46-2d9445d77865\" data-image-id=\"f5507c07-0f64-469a-ab46-2d9445d77865\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/19d7bb85-18e2-4a99-9b0c-6a210607d43c/Design2Ca.png\" data-asset-id=\"f5507c07-0f64-469a-ab46-2d9445d77865\" data-image-id=\"f5507c07-0f64-469a-ab46-2d9445d77865\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nEdit the parameters of this template to fit the desired design – Base plate thickness to 12 mm, Base plate offset to 10 mm, Concrete block offset to 250 mm, Gusset plate thickness to 6 mm, and Gusset plate width to 100 mm.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"817e17bf-e3c3-4e68-a523-504d1ae3af67\" data-image-id=\"817e17bf-e3c3-4e68-a523-504d1ae3af67\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/f9846e79-3e28-46e8-b99b-1399ced3e2b7/Design3Ca.png\" data-asset-id=\"817e17bf-e3c3-4e68-a523-504d1ae3af67\" data-image-id=\"817e17bf-e3c3-4e68-a523-504d1ae3af67\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThis is what the initial connection looks like.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"b7b90869-cc6f-447e-a24a-49a8d4e66356\" data-image-id=\"b7b90869-cc6f-447e-a24a-49a8d4e66356\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/2d1df896-2a42-43e1-bba1-eafbb7c25b54/RFEM%20-%20connection%20final.png\" data-asset-id=\"b7b90869-cc6f-447e-a24a-49a8d4e66356\" data-image-id=\"b7b90869-cc6f-447e-a24a-49a8d4e66356\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThat completes the design of the connection for the column base plate with a diagonal brace.\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=\"aff89a25-eb57-41a4-a406-5ea04d04427b\" data-image-id=\"aff89a25-eb57-41a4-a406-5ea04d04427b\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/e2064bf5-fe9f-4f15-86fc-8e371ac2124f/8.png\" data-asset-id=\"aff89a25-eb57-41a4-a406-5ea04d04427b\" data-image-id=\"aff89a25-eb57-41a4-a406-5ea04d04427b\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThe results might not be acceptable. In this case, the anchors fail because of their low design capacity.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"10916e97-a2ac-4cef-90f8-e0212129bd66\" data-image-id=\"10916e97-a2ac-4cef-90f8-e0212129bd66\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/6707198c-521f-4f35-b163-120790d09bba/RFEM%20-%20connection%20failing.png\" data-asset-id=\"10916e97-a2ac-4cef-90f8-e0212129bd66\" data-image-id=\"10916e97-a2ac-4cef-90f8-e0212129bd66\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nYou can go to the Check tab to review the results and take a closer look at the anchors by expanding the calculation using the '+' symbol.  You can see that the anchors are failing in tension in the concrete block.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"1bfcf362-ab36-4e14-b774-fb5e46663670\" data-image-id=\"1bfcf362-ab36-4e14-b774-fb5e46663670\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/fa7baf74-b381-4f4f-aab8-1a4b1f4e914a/RFEM%20-%20connection%20failing.png\" data-asset-id=\"1bfcf362-ab36-4e14-b774-fb5e46663670\" data-image-id=\"1bfcf362-ab36-4e14-b774-fb5e46663670\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nWe must optimize the design to find the passing solution. Go back to the Design tab, click on the operation, and change the Anchoring length to 200 mm. Then run the analysis and code-check again.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"7fbf37d6-f5af-44a4-ae1d-3eb76a2823ed\" data-image-id=\"7fbf37d6-f5af-44a4-ae1d-3eb76a2823ed\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/4f9aa168-f31c-4230-a94e-5fb7425cc825/RFEM%20-%20connection%20length.png\" data-asset-id=\"7fbf37d6-f5af-44a4-ae1d-3eb76a2823ed\" data-image-id=\"7fbf37d6-f5af-44a4-ae1d-3eb76a2823ed\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nOnce the code-check is finished in the Report tab, you can create the report containing results and diagrams for your <a data-item-id=\"b0a659df-8f92-4d1f-abb6-2efa02bad946\" href=\"\">connection</a> model.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"41af0bb7-1cc4-4e0b-8932-8c5f879cf7a0\" data-image-id=\"41af0bb7-1cc4-4e0b-8932-8c5f879cf7a0\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/2b3f0982-263a-4069-a5b7-14778a184e30/RFEM%20-%20ok.png\" data-asset-id=\"41af0bb7-1cc4-4e0b-8932-8c5f879cf7a0\" data-image-id=\"41af0bb7-1cc4-4e0b-8932-8c5f879cf7a0\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThe report can be printed or saved in several formats. For more information, please see <a data-item-id=\"dfedaf85-c16f-5228-849c-0bfe09e9e8d1\" href=\"\">here</a>.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"2e83a5fc-2434-4927-b3e2-463303abf93e\" data-image-id=\"2e83a5fc-2434-4927-b3e2-463303abf93e\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/6c2cdb78-c06c-4ef2-87a8-e8e480861647/report.png\" data-asset-id=\"2e83a5fc-2434-4927-b3e2-463303abf93e\" data-image-id=\"2e83a5fc-2434-4927-b3e2-463303abf93e\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nSave this connection and switch back to the Checkbot window (you can keep the Connection window open).\nIn Checkbot, you will see a green tick next to the connection and the node box filled with green color. This means that the connection has passed all code-checks. In the Connection panel, you can also see a representation of the connection and a summary of the code-check results.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"0c24db03-0d22-413b-94f7-54a884235afa\" data-image-id=\"0c24db03-0d22-413b-94f7-54a884235afa\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/c9c367ee-919a-477e-adea-097a5792034f/RFEM%20-%20ok%20Checkbot.png\" data-asset-id=\"0c24db03-0d22-413b-94f7-54a884235afa\" data-image-id=\"0c24db03-0d22-413b-94f7-54a884235afa\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nIn the example below, you can see that only one connection has passed the respective code-check while the remaining connections have yet to be designed.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"37a17af2-1908-46df-bf9b-dc3217b22840\" data-image-id=\"37a17af2-1908-46df-bf9b-dc3217b22840\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/33edf21a-db64-4609-8de1-a452d0a8df46/RFEM%20-%20ok%20Checkbot%202.png\" data-asset-id=\"37a17af2-1908-46df-bf9b-dc3217b22840\" data-image-id=\"37a17af2-1908-46df-bf9b-dc3217b22840\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nYou can continue with the design of other connections, either one by one or using <a data-item-id=\"4074acd5-0f5f-40f9-aa70-ac1ff373919d\" href=\"\">the bulk workflows</a>." }, "regions": { "name": "Region", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [ { "name": "EMEA", "codename": "emea" }, { "name": "APAC", "codename": "apac" } ], "taxonomyGroup": "region" }, "product_groups": { "name": "Product group", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [ { "name": "Connection design", "codename": "connection_design" }, { "name": "Steel", "codename": "steel" } ], "taxonomyGroup": "product_group" }, "support_center_article_types": { "name": "Support center article", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [ { "name": "Knowledge base", "codename": "knowledgebase_article" } ], "taxonomyGroup": "support_center_article" }, "expertise_levels": { "name": "Expertise level", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [ { "name": "Beginner", "codename": "beginner" }, { "name": "Intermediate", "codename": "intermediate" } ], "taxonomyGroup": "expertise_level" }, "labels": { "name": "Labels", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [ { "name": "BIM link", "codename": "bim_links" } ], "taxonomyGroup": "labels" }, "linked_items": { "name": "Linked items", "type": "modular_content", "value": [], "linkedItems": [] }, "attachments__files": { "name": "Attachments", "type": "asset", "value": [] }, "content_priority__value": { "name": "Content priority value", "type": "number", "value": null }, "options": { "name": "Options", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [] }, "url_slug": { "name": "Url slug", "type": "url_slug", "value": "design" }, "unique_url_slug": { "name": "Unique URL slug", "type": "custom", "value": "[\"design\",\"[autogenerated]\"]" }, "content_settings__sitemap": { "name": "Show in sitemap", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [ { "name": "default", "codename": "default" } ] }, "content_settings__robots": { "name": "Search engine indexing", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [ { "name": "default", "codename": "default" } ] }, "content_settings__is_hidden": { "name": "Hidden nested content", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [ { "name": "yes", "codename": "yes" } ] }, "metadata__page_title": { "name": "Page title", "type": "text", "value": "Structural design of bolted connection" }, "metadata__page_description": { "name": "Page description", "type": "text", "value": "IDEA StatiCa step-by-step tutorial for the structural design of bolted connection in stress analysis software." }, "metadata__page_keywords": { "name": "Page keywords", "type": "text", "value": "" }, "metadata__canonical_url": { "name": "Canonical URL", "type": "text", "value": "" }, "metadata__og_title": { "name": "OG:title", "type": "text", "value": "" }, "metadata__og_description": { "name": "OG:description", "type": "text", "value": "" }, "metadata__og_image": { "name": "OG:image", "type": "asset", "value": [] }, "translation__translation_connector": { "name": "Translation Connector", "type": "taxonomy", "value": [], "taxonomyGroup": "languages" }, "translation__force_translation": { "name": "Force translation", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [] }, "translation__last_translation": { "images": [], "linkedItemCodenames": [], "linkedItems": [], "links": [], "name": "Last translation", "type": "rich_text", "value": " " }, "translation__ai_translated": { "name": "AI translated", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [] }, "page_tree_settings__page_label": { "name": "Page label", "type": "text", "value": "" }, "page_tree_settings__path_segment": { "name": "Path segment", "type": "text", "value": "design-bim" }, "page_tree_settings__breadcrumb_style": { "name": "Breadcrumb style", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [] }, "page_tree_settings__hide_in_breadcrumbs": { "name": "Hide in breadcrumbs", "type": "multiple_choice", "value": [] } }

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These can be synchronized between <a data-item-id=\"caeb1a6c-2621-446f-8005-4d2799496a39\" href=\"\">Checkbot</a> and the FEA model.\nThere are two possible alternatives:\n<ul>\n <li>Synchronize the Current item (if one or more joints are selected)</li>\n <li>Synchronize the whole imported Structural model</li>\n</ul>\nTo test this feature, you can change a member cross-section in your FEA application. Remember to re-analyze the FEA model to synchronize fresh results as well.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"18a161cd-b9f4-4804-94c8-b0d5cd4daa30\" data-image-id=\"18a161cd-b9f4-4804-94c8-b0d5cd4daa30\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/38ea9cc2-af57-4394-b1b7-35e74da0f274/Synchronize7E.png\" data-asset-id=\"18a161cd-b9f4-4804-94c8-b0d5cd4daa30\" data-image-id=\"18a161cd-b9f4-4804-94c8-b0d5cd4daa30\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nIn Checkbot, select the designed connections (there may be more than one) and from the Current item panel select Sync.\n<figure data-asset-id=\"4344be68-957d-4588-a2e3-aaca5fb68891\" data-image-id=\"4344be68-957d-4588-a2e3-aaca5fb68891\"><img src=\"https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/28eac049-c8ed-00e2-220c-12142a968dff/5244afa6-7e11-439b-ba18-497e5fe6daf3/synch1.png\" data-asset-id=\"4344be68-957d-4588-a2e3-aaca5fb68891\" data-image-id=\"4344be68-957d-4588-a2e3-aaca5fb68891\" alt=\"\"></figure>\nThe Checkbot project will be updated. The previously finished connection design is preserved, but the code-checks will be invalidated. 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