Knee brace gusset to beam/ column connection eccentricity due to workline not coinciding with weld centre
We have encountered a problem while performing checks in vertical brace knee brace. The software does not allow us to enter the values of Xleft and Xright, which represent the eccentricity from connection centre to workline. As a result, the calculation…
BG splice connection warning
I got this warning while designing beam splice connection (apex):
- The connection does not comply with the section depth limits (AISC Design Guide 16 - Table 4-7)
My question is that can I ignore this warning given that my connections have no other…
Is there a way to customize this connection in RAM so the braces and beam all bolt to a common plate?
See the attached image. I am wondering if there is a way I can use one large plate to connect all of the braces and the beam to the column, using bolts into the large gusset that is shop welded to the column. Can I replicate this in RAM? if so, how? Thanks…