Using a data introduction assistant, users select the design code, load combination, loadcases and design options (bolted or welded joint, bolt selection – prestressed or ordinary bolts -, stiffeners). All the data introduced using the assistant can be modified at any time.
Users can select a joint within the admissible types of each joints module or introduce the connection bars manually. The program will only check and design the connections which form part of the admissible joint types. Forces acting on the node have to be defined by loadcase, the type and series of each bar also have to be defined.
Once the data has been introduced, users can select the option to analyse and design the joint. The program automatically analyses and designs the joint so all the limitations established by the selected code and users are met. Once the design process has concluded, a detailed report of all the checks which have been carried out can be obtained, as well as the on-screen detailing of the joint and corresponding drawing.
CYPE-Connect carries out the same design as CYPECAD and Metal 3D. The new feature of CYPE-Connect which makes it different to the other two programs is that users can edit the designed joint, modify the dimensions and arrangements of the plates, welds and bolts, and finally tell the program to check the joint connections with the changes that have been carried out.
During the check, the program verifies if the connections of the joint meet all the requirements established by the code. Once the joint has been checked, a detailed report can be obtained with all the checks that have been carried out.
Therefore CYPE-Connect allows users to personalise a joint and check that the modifications that have been carried out meet the requirements of the selected code, as well as providing a complete and detailed report of all the checks that have been carried out.
To be able to use CYPE-Connect, users must have a user licence permit to use at least one of the joints modules indicated above. The program analyses, designs and checks the types of joints contained in the modules included in the user license.
A webpage will shortly be available where more details will be provided on the program.
