As of the 2009.1.g version, users may introduce a value for the rotational stiffness at the ends of elements using the Fixity at ends option, located in the Bar menu. Metal 3D calculates the initial rotational stiffness of elements fixed to bolted connections which have been designed and displays them in the Joints report so users may compare the value to that introduced.
As of the 2009.1.j version, Metal 3D compares the rotational stiffnesses introduced by the user and those proposed by the program, and displays the comparison in an agile and efficient way using the Rotational stiffness option located in the Joints menu. This option allows the user to automatically assign the rotational stiffnesses proposed by the program as well as review them to decide which rotational stiffnesses to adopt.
