Analysis of connections
All the analysis in csJoint module is based on the standard procedures of Eurocode 3 Part 1-8, these procedures are almost entirely covered by the module. For the different types of connections the following analyses are performed:
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Moment connections:
- Moment resistance based on the plastic tension components of the individual or grouped bolt rows and compression components including the effect of axial load
- Shear resistance of the bolts in combined shear and tension
- Bearing resistance of plates
- Web and flange weld resistance and capacity to the applied load, the section strength, or the appropriate component
- Initial and secant stiffness based on the tension and compression components and applied moment
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Shear connections:
- Shear resistance of bolts and plates
- Bearing resistance of plates
- Block tearing resistance of plates
- Weld resistance and capacity to the applied load or section strength
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Hollow section connections:
- Chord face failure, web failure, shear failure, and punching shear failure
- Brace failure
- Local buckling of the members