Document Information
Document Type: FAQ
Product(s): LEAP BRIDGE STEEL
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM
QUESTION: How the program is calculating the Field Splice Capacity Checks - Shear Rupture of splice plate on net section area for web plate?
ANSWER:
Shear Rupture of splice plate on net section area for web plate: 2044.50 Kips.
Shear Resistance used in the FS design is initialized with Vp = (0.58 x Fy x WebArea) and presented in settings dialog box, so that user can set these as they feel appropriate: