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The simplest way to model a bolt connection in RFEM 5 is to define a node in the center of a hole, then connect it by means of internal members to the surface.
Model Used in
Bolt Connection
| Number of Nodes | 113 |
| Number of Lines | 115 |
| Number of Members | 75 |
| Number of Surfaces | 7 |
| Number of Solids | 0 |
| Number of Load Cases | 1 |
| Number of Load Combinations | 0 |
| Number of Result Combinations | 0 |
| Total Weight | 0.016 tons |
| Dimensions (Metric) | 0.201 x 0.130 x 0.565 m |
| Dimensions (Imperial) | 0.66 x 0.43 x 1.85 feet |
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