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2019-03-28

Question

An attempt to design several connection nodes with the same geometry fails. According to the message, the connection geometry is different.


Answer:

To perform a design for several connection nodes, the following points must match:

  • Different connection nodes must use the same geometry type; for example, a knee joint.
  • The beam and the column(s) of the different connection nodes must have the same length.
  • The material of the column cross-sections and material of the beam cross-sections must match.
  • The horizontal beam and the column(s) of the different connection nodes must have the same cross-sections.
  • The beams of different connection nodes must have the same inclination.

The following deviations may occur in the connection nodes:

  • You can use different cross-section and material numbers.
  • The number of connected elements, such as tension diagonals, may deviate.
  • Different types of hinges can be used.


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