• Limcon software version3.6.3 facing the attached issues

    Hi good morning, I need to design cap plate with bolts based on the Canadian code, but I am facing the following issues. Limcon software version3.6.3 I am facing the attached issues. Could anyone please check and provide response. Thank you very much…
  • Limcon

    Hi all, Limon is now integrated into Microstran. is there any way that i use limcon outside of microstran. for example i have bolt group or welds that i would like to check that the new integration makes it very limited. Thank you
  • How to Add Stainless bolt data in limcon connection software?

    How to Add Stainless bolt data in Limcon connection software?
  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…
  • Limcon Vs Ram Connection

    Dear All, Please enlighten me on the difference between Limcon and RAM Connection software. If I want to purchase a module for my connection design work which will be best. Thanks Alagu
  • Microstran - Errors with integrated connection design. Mscon V9.2 has stopped working

    I get the following error when trying to use the integrated connection design feature. MicrostranModel.msw
  • LIMCON

    Hi, I am using LIMCON to design standard connections with Chinese sections. We have put in a custom database with custom grades, however these will not carry over into the connection design. It will allow me to select the grade (345), but when I press…
  • Limcon v3.63 - Reference HSSCM

    Hi, Can someone please let me know where I can get a copy of the reference HSSCM which is cited when calculating the attached plate shear capacity for a slotted HSS - Tension connection Many thanks Michael
  • IS LIMCON CHECK COMBINE TENSION+SHEAR

    Dear sir, I designed a base plate which is embedded in the column. and submit to the consultant. But the consultant has some question about software given below. 1.calculation used is for foundation design, the designer should explain why such a…
  • When using WEB SIDE PLATE design, how limcon check support member girder web yielding?

    When using WEB SIDE PLATE design, how limcon check support member girder web yielding? the detail design show that "informative check", which not giving failure warning if the forces is more than the capacity. Limcon has a value of capacity in the detail…
  • LIMCON in conjunction with STAAD PRO

    Hello I use RAM connection program in conjunction with Staad Pro analysis program where in for any connection design the forces in a member/joint is directly available from Staad. However I never used LIMCON. Can I use LIMCON in conjunction with Staad…
  • LIMCON CONNECTION WARNING

    33kg73kgweb.lmc Dear Sir, Kindly check the attached file. SG value is correct but again I'm facing warning. it is 60mm<80mm. and software asking me design is not acceptable. all the parameters are correct. Please under these loads review…
  • How to add new steel Grade to Limcon library

    In the manual it says that steel grade list can be updated by editing section library. I need to add Steel grade according to Russian GOST characteristics. Could you please describe step by step how to edit the section library.
  • Latest version of Limcon

    Hi May I know what's the latest version of Limcon Does it support the latest codes, such as AISC360-16 and CSA S16-14 Any new feature Kind Regards Oliver
  • RE: Limcon plate size availability in EC3. UK country

    In most of the plate selection dialog boxes, there is a drop down list of default plate thicknesses to choose from. While the list does not include 30mm as a default you can just type 30 in the combo box and use that (rather than selecting from the list…
  • RE: How can I design railway bridge gusset plates in LIMCON/ RAM or any other software of Bentley?

    We don't have truss connections in Ram Connection yet. In Limcon the KT Gusset Plate Connection type could be used form some configurations where you have three members connecting to the chord member.
  • How can I design railway bridge gusset plates in LIMCON/ RAM or any other software of Bentley?

    Usually what we have in a through truss type railway bridge is 5 members converging at a single point so, we have five forces. Now what module does Bentley have in solving these problems and get the thickness of the plate, no. of bolts & thickness of…
  • RE: limcon 3.6 adding new material for sections

    In File - Configure - General there is an "International" check box option. Checking this item allows you to choose any known international grade for sections and plates. Section grades can otherwise be chosen only from the grades nominated for each section…
  • RE: Limcon Beam shear strength at weld

    It looks like you are using the Eurocode. Here are some details from the output: CHECK 5 - Beam Web at End Plate: │Ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 mm2 │Av . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 mm2 │fy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 MPa │gammaM0…
  • RE: i can not find chinese library on Limcon 3.63.2.6, how i can download it ?

    I know there is a problem with the distribution of the Japanese shapes (see this post communities.bentley.com/.../26841.missing-japanese-sections-in-limcon ) but the Chinese sections seem to be installed fine. I've included a copy. Chinese.zip
  • i can not find chinese library on Limcon 3.63.2.6, how i can download it ?

    i can not find chinese library on Limcon 3.63.2.6, how i can download it ?
  • Limcon

    Hi everybody I have a problem with Limcon you can help me answer it quickly Thank you very much!
  • RE: Limcon Bolt Strength

    In AISC 360-10 table J3.2, for A490X bolts, Fnv is 579 MPa. It was 520 in the 2005 edition of the manual, however. Here's a reference regarding the 2010 changes: http://msc.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2011/11/2011v11_a_comparative_look…
  • RE: Link Tekla with Limcon

    Not that I know of. We have some interop with Tekla through ISM, and there is a new version of the Tekla ISM plugin coming out by the end of the month, but Limcon does not currently have any interoperability with ISM. For more check http://communities…
  • RE: Microstran Integrated Connection Design

    I don't see any way to precisely model a beam to girder connection with a sloped girder in Microstran (with Limcon) or using Ram Connection. It's fine to model beams that are sloped slightly into a flat girder, but not where the girder is sloped. If you…