Can we specify a mixed joint classification


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):STAAD.Pro
 Version(s):All
 Environment: N/A
 Area: Steel Design
 Subarea: API 2A-WSD 21st Edition
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Can we specify a mixed joint classification?

Yes you can. You need to edit the filename.PUN file accordingly. If you have a joint which is 25% K, 25% X and 50%Y you need to specify 0.25, 0.25 and 0.5 in K, X and Y columns of the .PUN file for that brace chord combination.