APEX STEEL APEX MOMENT CONNECTION DESIGN | DETAILING | S13
Summary Apex is used to design the moment connection at the apex of a portal frame. The module considers vertical shear, axial compression or tension, and in-plane moment. It facilitates the of design bolted or welded connections and can include haunches.
What makes this module special?
• Optimise apex connections • Detailed calculations • View the connections in 3D or 2D and save the pictures as CAD drawings
Detailed Description Apex supports all I and H-sections (universal columns and beams) available in the Section Database . The module includes an optimisation function which assists in determining a suitable layout, e.g., end plate size and thickness, bolt/weld sizes and spacing. The design table lists all the variable dimensions and parameters of the connection. A value for any property in the table can be calculated using the optimise function. Values for any individual property can also be fixed selectively to suit the user’s preferences.
Detailed Equations are included within a Calcsheet, where all relevant design checks can be reviewed.
APEX STEEL APEX MOMENT CONNECTION DESIGN | DETAILING | S13
Workflow Apex can be used as stand-alone module, but the strength lies with the ability to use the design links in Sumo and import the necessary information. A drawing of the final design can be saved in either a Padds or a DXF format for final fabrication drawings.
APEX STEEL APEX MOMENT CONNECTION DESIGN | DETAILING | S13
Supported Design Codes
Design Codes
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AISC - 1999 LRFD AISC 360-16 LRFD
BS 5950 – 1990
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94 Eurocode 3 – 2005 SABS 0162 – 1984 SABS 0162 – 1993 SANS 10162 - 2005 SANS 10162-1:2011
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