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How to add web stiffeners to column for a Beam to column web shear connection?

akapoor — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:48:24 GMT

How to add web stiffeners to column for a Beam to column web shear connection?

I am using a clip angle connection. the web plate strength due to out of plane transverse load is exceeding capacity.

Thanks.

How to resolve when RAM doesn't recognize members as bracing while using Gusset VXB type connection?

akapoor — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:46:56 GMT

While using RAM connection within STaad Pro

When I model a truss connection with WT bracing using VXB connection (gusset vertical bracing) I get an error message saying " The selected members might not all be Brace Members. No connections have been assigned."
How do I resolve this?

Thanks for your help.

How to model a truss connection with WT member as braces in RAM connections?

akapoor — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 03:28:34 GMT

How do I model a welded truss connection with WT shape for braces?

When I use a Gusset Plate VXB connection, I get an error "not all members are brace members.

Appreciate any help.

Thanks

Connection not compatible message when designing base plate using RAM connections

akapoor — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:41:06 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to design pinned base plates using RAM connections through my STaad Pro model. Keep getting the error message: Connection is not compatible with this type of joint. Can you please help? attaching a screenshot of the error message.