Connection with solid round bars
Connections with solid round bars can be used in CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel. Unlike other bars, these bars are discretised with a linear element. Although the implementation focuses on solid round bars, if a solid square bar is used, it will be treated in the same way.
To do this, within the "Operations" group of the "Model" tab in the editing window of each connection, use the "Solid round" group, which displays a menu with the different operations available.
Welding
This operation allows you to weld a solid bar to a plate whose surface is parallel to the bar's directrix.
Welding can be done in two ways:
- Between the bar and the surface of the plate
Welding is allowed on one side or both sides of the bar. The weld will be of the flare-bevel weld type. - Between the bar and the edge of the plate
Different types of welding may be used: flared bevel, angle or edge preparation. The most suitable choice will depend on the thickness of the plate and the diameter of the bar.
Hole at intersection
In this operation, a bar and a plate are selected, and a hole is created in the plate at the point of intersection with the bar. The hole is shaped like an elongated drill hole.
Threaded connection
This operation allows the end of a round bar to be joined to a plate using nuts. To do this, the bar and the plate to which it is joined are selected.
There are several nut arrangements, and it is necessary to define the length of the tie rod from the last nut, as well as the clearance of the hole. In addition, the reference of the nut and the washer are requested. If the corresponding box is checked, it is possible to manually define the text string; by default, this is generated automatically based on the diameter of the bar. It should be noted that it is not linked to the references in the bolt libraries.
The bar does not have to be perpendicular to the plate. In these cases, users can specify the type of washer or additional device to be placed (see example). This case is not currently represented in the 3D view.
Connecting plate
This operation can place plates using a solid round bar as a reference. In addition to facilitating its positioning, it allows you to generate slots in the plate to fit the bar and apply welds.
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| Bars are linear elements, so their designs and checks are carried out during the overall design of the structure, in programs such as CYPECAD or CYPE 3D. From StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect, what is analysed and verified is the connection of the bar with the rest of the elements (plates, bolts, welds, etc.). |
