As of the 2015.f version, some types of welded and bolted I-section beam-beam and beam-column connections can be designed and checked in CYPE 3D and in CYPE-Connect when beams reach the web of the other beam, or to the flange or web of columns and are not at a right angle on plan.
The maximum permitted angle will depend on whether the connection can be executed (space available to place bolts) and on design standard limitations (effective weld angle).
Below are the types of connections for which this angle can be used (for both welded and bolted connections):
- Beam – column flange moment connections
- Beam – column web moment connections
- Beam – column flange simple connection
- Beam – Column web simple connection
- Beam – beam simple connection
The connection details drawing includes an on-plan view, the angle of the beams with respect to the plane orthogonal to the surface connecting to the column or beam.
