Steel Buildings in Europe

Part 9: Design Software - Simple Connections 9 - 11  Number of bolt rows  Gauge (horizontal bolt spacing)  Pitch (vertical bolt spacing)  End distance (end distance on plate, from top and bottom pair of bolts) In some cases, the member flange is so thick that the standard offset distance is insufficient, and a standardised connection is not possible. A warning will appear with this information. End, edge and geometrical distances are checked, and warnings appear as required. 2.6 Fin Plate worksheet A standardised connection is presented, displaying values of vertical shear resistance and tying resistance. The critical design criterion is noted for both shear and tying. The following details of the standardised connection may be changed:  Plate thickness  Bolt diameter  Bolt rows  Lines of bolts (a single or double line)  Gauge (horizontal bolt spacing – only relevant if two columns of bolts are chosen)  Pitch (vertical bolt spacing)  End distance (end distance on plate, from top and bottom pair of bolts)  Edge distance (on the fin plate)  Beam end distance  Plate offset (distance from top of beam to top of plate) In some cases, the member flange is so thick that the standard offset distance is insufficient, and a standardised connection is not possible. A warning will appear with this information. End, edge and geometrical distances are checked, and warnings appear as required. The weld is sized to be full strength – no adjustment by the user is possible. 2.7 End Plate worksheet A standardised connection is presented, displaying design values of vertical shear resistance and tying resistance. The critical design criterion is noted for both shear and tying. The following details of the standardised connection may be changed:  Plate thickness