Can anyone assist with the following problem (STAAD PRO CONNECT ED. V22)
I have to design a bridge with this kind of connection (beam elements do not collide). This consideration cause that in the STAAD model will exist a gap between bridge and columns. How can I make a single connected model (with all the structure in a unified model, without the need to introduce loads manually from the results of the bridge). I want to simulate that connection without creating a weak element in the gap or creating an element but not to be considered in the design.
Thanks
I am not sure if I really understand the requirement, but I guess you may use a control/dependent relationship between the nodes if you do not want to create a member between those nodes. By selecting the dependent directions, you can control the degrees of freedom which would transfer the forces.
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