Designing Connections - RC and STAAD - TRNC03499 PDF

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Designing Connections with RAM

Connection and STAAD.Pro
This workbook contains exercises to learn how to design steel connections in the STAAD.Pro - RAM
Connection Mode.
TRNC03499-1/0001
DO NOT DISTRIBUTE - Printing for student use is permitted

Section 1: Preparing the Model for Connection Design
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to prepare the STAAD.Pro model for connection design.
Skills Taught
 Analyzing the Model in STAAD.Pro
 Defining the Load Envelope
 Specifying the Connection Configuration
 Specifying the Material Data
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Activate the RAM Connection License
In this exercise, you will learn how to activate the RAM Connection License in STAAD.Pro
1. Launch STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.

2. In the STAAD.Pro Start Page, ensure that the RAM Connection license is activated in the Additional Licenses area at the bottom
right-hand corner of your screen.
3. In the STAAD.Pro Start Page, click on the Open Other Models icon and then open the STAAD_RAM Connection.std dataset file.
Before you analyze the model, take a few minutes to review
the geometry, properties, specifications, loading, and analysis
commands. As you familiarize yourself with the sample model,
notice that the following joint types are present:
 Beam-Column Flange Joints (BCF): Notice that some

beam members are fixed and some are pinned.
 Beam-Column Web Joints (BCW): Notice that some beam
members are fixed and some are pinned.
 Beam-Girder Joints (BG): Notice that all of the beams are
pinned.
 Column-Beam-Brace Joints (CBB): Notice that the brace
members have been assigned the TRUSS specification.
 Beam-Brace Joints (CVR): Notice that the brace members
have been assigned the TRUSS specification.
 Column Base Joints: Notice that this model contains gusset
base plates, pinned base plates, and fixed base plates.
4. Keep this model open for the next exercise.
Analyze the Model
The STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Design Mode will use the member end reactions determined through the STAAD.Pro analysis to
design the steel connections. In this exercise, we will analyze the model in STAAD.Pro and then enter the STAAD.Pro - RAM
Connection Mode.
1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Analysis and Design tab and then click on the Run Analysis icon.
3. In the STAAD Analysis and Design dialog, select the Stay in Modeling Mode radio button and then click Done.
4. In the Workflows Panel, select the Connection Design workflow.
5. In the Connection Assignment dialog, click Close.
6. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on Save icon.
Specify the Design Criteria
In this exercise, you will specify the following information in preparation for connection design:
 Load Envelope: Used to select load cases and combinations to include in the steel connection design.
 Default Connection Settings: Used to set the default design code and grouping.
 Material Data: Used to specify additional material data required by RAM Connection for the design of steel connections.

2. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, click on the Load Envelope icon.
3. In the Design Load Envelope dialog, enter the following information:
 Defined Loads: (selected)
 Select All Load Cases Shown Below: (unchecked)
 Show Combinations Only: (unchecked)
 Load Cases: (select all Load Combinations)
Then, click OK.
4. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, click on the Default Settings icon.
5. In the RAM Connection Settings dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Design Code: AISC 360-10 (LRFD)
 Consider the AISC 341-05 Seismic Provision: (unchecked)
 Design multiple selected connections individually: (checked)
 Sections Add to RAM: United States
Then, click OK.
6. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, click on the Material Input icon.
7. In the RAM Connection Material Database dialog, select the STAAD option in the left pane and then review the material properties
for A992 and A500. Then, click OK.
Section 2: Designing Beam-to-Column Connections
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design beam-to-column connections for shear and moment in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection
Mode.
Skills Taught
 Designing Beam-Column Flange (BCF) Connections
 Designing Beam-Column Web (BCW) Connections
Joint Types
In this section, we will be designing connections for beam-to-column joints. Before a connection can be assigned to a joint, the
members forming the joint must be selected. The following table demonstrates the beam-to-column connection families that are
available in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode, along with the members that must be selected prior to assigning the connection:
Type Selection Required

BCF: Beam-Column Flange Joints Select the columns and beams that are associated with
the joint. (At least 2 members, one column and one beam,
must be selected for this joint.)
BCW: Beam-Column Web Joints Select the columns and beams that are associated with
the joint. (At least 2 members, one column and one beam,
must be selected for this joint.)
CC: Continuous Beam over Column Joints Select the columns and beams that are associated with
the joint. (At least 3 members, one column and two
beams, must be selected for this joint.)
Connection Types
The STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode contains several different types of connections that are capable of resisting shear and/or
moment reactions, including:
 Shear Connections: Connections capable of resisting shear reactions.
 Moment Connections: Connections capable of resisting moment reactions.
 Combined Connections: Connections capable of resisting both shear and moment reactions.
The following shear connections are available through the RAM Connection Database:
Clip Angle (DA) Stiffened Seated (SS) Standard Tee (ST)
Single Plate (SP) Unstiffened Seated (US) Bent Plate (BP)
End Plate (EP) Through Plate (TP)
The following moment and combined connections are available through the RAM Connection Database:
Directly Welded (DW) Moment Angles (MA) Flange Plate (FP)
Moment Connection Moment Connection Moment Connection

Moment Tee (MT) Moment End Plate (MEP) Moment End Plate Knee
Moment Connection Combined Connection Combined Connection
Design the Beam-Column Flange Connections for Shear: Wide Flange Columns
In this exercise, you will learn how to design beam-column flange connections for the wide flange columns for shear.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Select Joints > Select all Beam-Column Flange
Joints icon.
3. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Basic Connection icon.
4. In the Basic Connection dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Design: AISC 360-10 (LRFD)
 Connection Type: Clip Angle BCF
5. In the Basic Connection dialog, highlight all of the basic bolted connections with 3/4” diameter bolts and then click on the Single
Arrow button to move these connections to the Selected Window.
Then, click OK.
6. In the RAM Connection - Validation dialog, review the status of each connection and then click Close.
Within the RAM Connection - Validation dialog, check to see if any connections were either not designed or failed. For this
exercise, notice that four joints were not assigned a connection since the joint geometry is not consistent with the connection
template that was selected. (The columns for these joints are HSS Rectangular shapes, not Wide Flange sections, and a bolted
double-angle connection is not appropriate for these joints.)
7. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, notice that the template and ratio/status of each connection that was assigned is indicated:
Notice that the ratio for each connection

is less than 1.0 and the ratio field is
“green” for each connection. This
indicates that all connections passed the
code check with no warnings.
RAM Connection has assigned a BCF Double Angle connection to each joint. An example of one of these connections can be
seen below:
The following figure illustrates the nomenclature that defines the basic double angle connection templates:
DA_BCF_L3x3x1/2_3B3/4
Double Angle (3) 3/4” Diameter Bolts
Beam-Column Flange Size of Double Angles
Design the Beam-Column Flange Connections for Shear: HSS Rectangular Columns
In this exercise, you will learn how to design beam-column flange connections for the HSS Rectangular columns for shear.

2. In the Main Window, use your Beams Cursor to select the columns and beams shown in the following image:
Note: You may need to rotate the model to make it easier to select these members.
3. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Smart Connection icon.
4. In the Smart Connection dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Connection Type: UnStiffened Seated BCF
5. In the Smart Connection dialog, highlight the US BCF Welded connection template and then click on the Single Arrow button to
move this connection to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
Design the Continuous Beam of Column Connection for Shear
In this exercise, you will learn how to design a continuous beam over column connection for shear.

2. In the Main Window, use your Beams Cursor to select the columns and beams shown in the following image:
 Connection Type: Cap Plate CC
Arrow button to move these connections to the Selected Window.
6. In the RAM Connection - Validation dialog, notice that a connection was assigned to this joint. Then, click Close.
Design the Beam-Column Flange Connections for Moment
In this exercise, you will learn how to assign moment connections to the fixed beam-column flange joints.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select Connection Design tab and then click on the Select Joints > Select Special Joints icon.
3. In the Special Selection of Joints dialog, enter the following information:
 Family: Beam-Column Flange
 Verify Releases: (checked)
 Released (Pinned) Beams: (unchecked)
 Fixed End Beams: (checked)
Then, click OK.
 Connection Type: Directly Welded BCF
6. In the Basic Connection dialog, Double Right Arrow button to move the smart connection to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
7. In the Replace Connection? dialog, click on the No To All button.
Click Here
Note: The fixed beam-column flange joints will have two connections assigned to them. The Clip Angles that we assigned in the
previous exercise will resist the shear component of the member end reactions. The Directly Welded connections that we
assigned in this exercise will resist the moment component of the member end reactions. If we click “yes” in this dialog, the shear
connections would be deleted.
8. In the Connection Assignment dialog, notice that one of the connections failed. This connection will have to be edited manually.
Click Close to continue.
9. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, notice that the status of the Directly Welded connections is indicated. (Any connections that
have an interaction ratio greater than 1.0 will be highlighted in red indicating that the connection failed the code check.)
Edit the Beam-Column Flange Moment Connections
In this exercise, you will learn how to edit the failing moment connections to achieve a passing connection design.

2. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, double-click on the failing DW BCF connections. This will bring up the RAM Connection Pad
and it will allow you to edit the connection.
Double-Click
3. In the Connection Pad, you can edit the General Information, Members, or Connection information for the currently selected
connection design.
Note: The Data Area, in the left pane of the Connection Pad, indicates all of the parameters associated with the selected
connection. Parameters with a blue arrow symbol ( ) indicates parameters that may be modified/verified, but will not be saved
once the Connection Pad is closed. These parameters include beam size and materials, loads on the connection, or design code
information. This type of information should be modified directly in the STAAD.Pro Analytical Modeling Mode if they represent a
permanent change in the design. All of the other parameters may be modified and saved in the Connection Pad.
4. In the Ribbon, click on the Results icon to review the warnings and the rest of the connection design calculations.
5. In the Steel Connections Report, review the Design Check Results. Notice that the following design checks did not pass:
 Panel Web Shear
 Top Local Flange Bending
 Bottom Local Flange Bending
 Local Web Yielding
In the Connection Report, click on the Close icon to return to the Connection Pad.
6. In the Connection Pad, revise the following Transverse Stiffener parameters:
 Position: Both
 Full Depth: (checked)
 bs: Transverse Stiffeners Width: 4.5 inches
 Ts: transverse Stiffener Thickness: 0.5 inches
 Material: A36
 Weld Type: Fillet
 Welding Electrode to Support: E70XX
 D: Weld Size to Support (1/16 in): 4
7. In the Connection Pad, revise the following Column Web Panel Zone Stiffeners parameters:
 Stiffener Type: Doubler Plate
 Position: One Side
 Flush: (checked)
 ts: Stiffener Thickness: 0.5 inches
 Material: A36
 Weld Type to Column Flange: Fillet
 Welding Electrode to Support: E70XX
 D: Weld Size to Support (1/16 in): 3
Note: At the top of the Connection Pad, notice that the interaction ratio is now less than 1.0 and that the results are indicated in
green, meaning that the revised connection has passed all design checks with no warnings.
8. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on Save icon. Then, close the Connection Pad.
Challenge Exercise: Design the Beam-Column Web Connections
Using the skills that you obtained in this section, assign connections to the beam-to-column web joints.

2. Design the Beam-Column Web Connections for Shear.
Suggested Basic Connections:
 Wide Flange Columns: Shear End Plate BCW

 HSS Rectangular Columns: Single Plate BCW
Since the beams framing into the HSS Rectangular
Columns are sloped, a seated connection cannot
be assigned to those joints.
3. Design the Beam-Column Web Connections for Moment.
Suggested Smart Connections:
 Wide Flange Columns: Directly Welded BCW
Section 3: Designing Beam-to-Girder Connections
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design the beam-girder connections for shear in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode.
Skills Taught
 Designing the Beam-Girder (BG) Connections
 Using the Beam-Girder Identification Tool
Connection/Joint Types
The STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode contains several different types of beam-girder connections that are capable of resisting
shear or moment forces, including:
Clip Angle (DA) Shear End Plate (EP): Shear Connection Single Plate (SP)
Shear Connection Shear Connection Shear Connection

Standard Tee (ST) Bent Plate (BP) Flange Plate (FP)
Shear Connection Shear Connection Moment Connection
Assign Preliminary Connections to the Beam-Girder Joints
In this exercise, you will learn how to assign preliminary connections to the beam-girder joints.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Select Joints > Select all Beam-Girder Joints icon.
3. In the Main Window, notice that this model contains 11 beam-girder joints. Before assigning a connection to the selected joints,
review the beam and girder geometry/properties:
Beam Numbers Beam Sections Girder Numbers Girder Sections

30 W12X50
36 W10X22
50 W12X30
30 W12X50
37 W10X22
51 W12X30
32 W12X50
39 W10X22
63 W12X30
34 W12X50
40 W10X22
63 W12X30
75 W12X30 71 W14X34
132 W12X30 128 W14X34
177 W12X30 173 W14X34
 Connection Type: Single Plate BG
Arrow button to move these connections to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
8. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, double-click on the first beam-girder connection.
Double-Click
9. In the Connection Pad, review the Beam and Girder sections for the currently selected connection design.
For this model, all of the girders are deeper than the beams they are supporting. Since STAAD.Pro does not differentiate between
girder and beam members, several joints have been detailed with the beam and girder sections reversed. To rectify this, we will
use the Beam-Girder Identification tool in the next exercise.
10. Close out of the Connection Pad to return to the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode.
Identify the Beams/Girders
STAAD.Pro automatically assigns the Beam and Girder designations when a Beam-Girder connection is assigned to a joint. In this
exercise, you will learn how to use the Identify Beam and Girder command to switch the beam and girder assignments for connections
if the assignments are incorrect after the preliminary connection is assigned.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Identify Beam and Girder icon.
3. In the Beam-Girder Identification dialog, select the Swap checkbox for any joint where the beam and girder are incorrect. Then,
click on the Swap button and then click OK.
As a reminder, the beam numbers in

this model are as follows:
 36
 37
 39
 40
 75
 132
 177
4. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, double-click on the first beam-girder connection to review the modified beam-girder joint.
Double-Click
5. In the Connection Pad, notice that the connection has been re-detailed correctly.
Note: To complete the detailing of this connection, you could also adjust the coping parameters at the beam’s top flange.
6. Close out of the Connection Pad to return to the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode.
Section 4: Designing Gusset Connections
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design the gusset connections in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode.
Skills Taught
 Designing Column-Beam-Brace (CBB) Connections
 Designing Beam-Brace (CVR) Connections
In this section, we will be designing gusset connections for the braced frame joints. Before a connection can be assigned to a joint, the
members forming the joint must be selected. The following table demonstrates the braced frame connection families that are available
in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode, along with the members that must be selected prior to assigning the connection:

CBB: Column-Beam-Brace Joints Select the columns, beams and braces that are
associated with the joint.
(Braces must be defined with the TRUSS Specification.)
CVR: Chevron Brace Joints Select the beams and braces that are associated with the
joint.
VXB: Vertical X Brace Joints Select the 4 braces that are associated with the joint.
Design the Column-Beam-Brace Connections
In this exercise, you will learn how to design Gusset Connections for the Column-Beam-Brace Joints.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Select Joints > Select all Column-Beam-Braces
Joints icon.
Notice that STAAD.Pro was successful in selecting most of the column-beam-

brace joints in the model, but several braces/beams were missed in this selection.
Before assigning connections to the selected joints, use the Beams Cursor to
select any members that were not selected through the Select Joints tool.
3. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Connection Design tab and then click on the Gusset Connection icon.
4. In the Gusset Connections dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Connection Type: Gusset Plate CBB
5. In the Gusset Connections dialog, highlight the CBB_SP connection templates and then click on the Single Arrow button to move
this connection to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
7. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, notice that the status of the Gusset connections is indicated. (A couple of the connections
have produced a warning. These connections are indicated in yellow.)
Edit the Column-Beam-Brace Connections
In this exercise, you will learn how to edit one of the column-beam-brace gusset connections that produced a warning in order to
achieve a passing design.

2. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, double-click on one of the CBB_SP gusset connections that produced the warning. This will
bring up the RAM Connection Pad and it will allow you to edit the connection.
Double-Click
3. In the Connection Pad Ribbon, click on the Results icon to review the warnings and the rest of the connection design calculations.
 Warning: Connector Does not Fit on Beam (Upper Left Gusset Interface - Column)
5. In the Connection Pad, modify the following information:
 Interfaces: Upper Left Brace, Gusset-to-Column Connection
 Connection Type to Column: Directly Welded
Notice that the gusset connection is passing and it is no longer producing a warning.
Challenge Exercise: Design the Beam-Brace Connections
Using the skills that you obtained in this section, assign connections to the beam-brace connections.

2. Design the Beam-Brace (CVR) Connections.
Suggested Gusset Connections:
 Beam-Brace Joints: Gusset Plate CVR
Section 5: Designing Base Plate Connections
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design the base plate connections in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode.
Skills Taught
 Designing Pinned Base Plates
 Designing Fixed Base Plates
 Designing Gusset Base Plates
In this section, we will be designing based plate connections for the column base joints. Before a connection can be assigned to a
joint, the members forming the joint must be selected. The following table demonstrates the column base connection families that are
available in the STAAD.Pro - RAM Connection Mode, along with the members that must be selected prior to assigning the connection:

CB: Pinned Base Plate Select the node at the base of the column.
CB: Fixed Base Plate Select the node at the base of the column.
Fixed Base Plates can consider the following reactions:
 Fixed Uniaxial Major Axis Base Plate

 Fixed Uniaxial Minor Axis Base Plate
 Fixed Uniaxial Both Axis Base Plates
 Fixed Biaxial Base Plates
CB: Gusset Base Plate Select the node at the base of the column.
Design the Pinned Base Plates
In this exercise, you will learn how to design pinned base plates.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Select tab and then click on the Filter > Configure Filter icon.
3. In the Selection Filters dialog, enter the following information:
 Node: (checked)
 Support: Support 3
Then, click OK.
4. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Select tab and then click on the Filter icon.
5. In the Main Window, user your cursor to draw a fence around the model. (The filter tool allows you to select all of the nodes that
were assigned a particular support type.)
 Connection Type: Base Plate
8. In the Smart Connection dialog, highlight the Pinned BP connection templates and then click on the Single Arrow button to move
this connection to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
9. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, notice that the status of the Pinned Base Plate connections is indicated. (A couple of the
connections have produced a warning. These warnings are associated with the HSS Rectangular columns. To rectify this warning,
increase the size of the base plate to allow room for the anchor bolts outside of the columns.)
Pinned Base Plate - Wide Flange Columns Pinned Base Plate - HSS Columns
Design the Fixed Base Plates
In this exercise, you will learn how to design fixed base plates.

2. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Select tab and then click on the Filter > Configure Filter icon.
3. In the Selection Filters dialog, enter the following information:
 Node: (checked)
 Support: Support 2
Then, click OK.
4. In the Ribbon toolbar, select the Select tab and then click on the Filter icon.
5. In the Main Window, user your cursor to draw a fence around the model. (The filter tool allows you to select all of the nodes that
were assigned a particular support type.)
 Connection Type: Base Plate
8. In the Smart Connection dialog, highlight the Fixed Uniaxial Both Axis BP connection templates and then click on the Single Arrow
button to move this connection to the Selected Window. Then, click OK.
10. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, notice that several fixed base plates are failing while one of the base plates was not
designed. All of these base plates must be fixed through the RAM Connection Pad.
Edit the Fixed Base Plate Connection
In this exercise, you will learn how to edit a failing base plate to achieve a passing connection design.

2. In the RAM Connection Input dialog, double-click on one of the failing Fixed Base Plate connections. This will bring up the RAM
Connection Pad and it will allow you to edit the connection.
Double-Click
3. In the Connection Pad, you can edit the General Information, Members, or Connection information for the currently selected
connection design.
4. In the Ribbon, click on the Results icon to review the warnings and the rest of the connection design calculations.
 Concrete Base - Axial Bearing
6. In the Connection Pad, modify the following Analysis Information:

 Consider Strain Compatibility: (checked)
Note: Considering the strain compatibility (plate assumed to remain flat) ensures that the concrete and anchors strains are taken
into account in the analysis to obtain the stress on the plate and the anchors respectively. When the strain compatibility is not
considered, the analysis assumes that the bearing stress shall be equal to the maximum allowable concrete bearing capacity and
then the anchor forces are considered to achieve the forces equilibrium.
7. In the Connection Pad, modify the following parameters:
Connector > Base Plate:
 N: Longitudinal Dimension: 26 inches
 B: Transversal Dimension: 26 inches
 Thickness: 2 inches
Connector > Anchor:
 Anchor Position: Customized
 Anchor Coordinates:
Id Coordinate
Transverse Longitudinal
1 10.5 10.5
2 -10.5 10.5
3 -10.5 -10.5
4 10.5 -10.5
5 10.5 3.5
6 10.5 -3.5
7 -10.5 3.5
8 -10.5 -3.5
9 3.5 10.5
10 -3.5 10.5
11 3.5 -10.5
12 -3.5 -10.5
Challenge Exercise: Design the Gusset Base Plates
Using the skills that you obtained in this section, assign connections to the column-brace joints at the base of the columns.

2. Use the Gusset Base Plate command to design the Gusset Base Plate Connections. The supports at the bases of the columns
are Support 4.
Note: If the Replace Connection dialog appears on your screen, click on the Yes to All button to override any previously assigned
connections.

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Designing Connections with RAM

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 Defining the Load Envelope

 Specifying the Connection Configuration

 Specifying the Material Data

1. Launch STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.

 Beam-Column Flange Joints (BCF): Notice that some

4. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Select All Load Cases Shown Below: (unchecked)

 Show Combinations Only: (unchecked)

 Load Cases: (select all Load Combinations)

Then, click OK.

 Consider the AISC 341-05 Seismic Provision: (unchecked)

 Design multiple selected connections individually: (checked)

 Sections Add to RAM: United States

Then, click OK.

8. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on Save icon.

 Designing Beam-Column Web (BCW) Connections

Type Selection Required

 Shear Connections: Connections capable of resisting shear reactions.

 Moment Connections: Connections capable of resisting moment reactions.

Clip Angle (DA) Stiffened Seated (SS) Standard Tee (ST)

Single Plate (SP) Unstiffened Seated (US) Bent Plate (BP)

End Plate (EP) Through Plate (TP)

Directly Welded (DW) Moment Angles (MA) Flange Plate (FP)

Moment Connection Moment Connection Moment Connection

Moment Connection Combined Connection Combined Connection

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Connection Type: Clip Angle BCF

Then, click OK.

Notice that the ratio for each connection

Beam-Column Flange Size of Double Angles

8. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on Save icon.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Connection Type: UnStiffened Seated BCF

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Connection Type: Cap Plate CC

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Verify Releases: (checked)

 Released (Pinned) Beams: (unchecked)

 Fixed End Beams: (checked)

Then, click OK.

 Connection Type: Directly Welded BCF

7. In the Replace Connection? dialog, click on the No To All button.

10. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click on Save icon.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Top Local Flange Bending

 Bottom Local Flange Bending

 Local Web Yielding

 Full Depth: (checked)

 bs: Transverse Stiffeners Width: 4.5 inches

 Ts: transverse Stiffener Thickness: 0.5 inches

 Weld Type: Fillet

 Welding Electrode to Support: E70XX

 D: Weld Size to Support (1/16 in): 4

 Position: One Side

 ts: Stiffener Thickness: 0.5 inches

 Weld Type to Column Flange: Fillet

 Welding Electrode to Support: E70XX

 D: Weld Size to Support (1/16 in): 3