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Steel Section Design and Connections Tutorial - Kxcad.net

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T2.3.2 The Apex Connection<br />

Click on the Add button in the<br />

top toolbar<br />

Select Apex (Beam to Beam)<br />

Click O.K. to design an Apex<br />

Connection<br />

Click on the outer left h<strong>and</strong><br />

rafter near the apex<br />

This joint is satisfactory with the<br />

minimum bolts. Auto<strong>Design</strong> can<br />

also be carried out on an Apex<br />

connection, as shown in the<br />

previous Eaves design.<br />

T2.3.3 The Base Plate<br />

Click on the Add button in the<br />

top toolbar<br />

Select Base Plate<br />

Click O.K. to design a Base<br />

Plate Connection<br />

Click on the outer left h<strong>and</strong><br />

column near the base Scroll<br />

the design output to view<br />

failures<br />

Click on the button<br />

from the top tool bar for an<br />

explanation of the failure<br />

symbols.<br />

Select <strong>Design</strong> Options from<br />

the Options tab<br />

Click on the Base Plates tab<br />

For a description of all design<br />

options;<br />

Click on Close<br />

6.11 <strong>Design</strong> Options<br />

Click on the Auto<strong>Design</strong><br />

button at the top of the edit<br />

T2 Multi-bay Portal Frame <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Tutorial</strong><br />

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