Connections Based on Design Variants (3-D SE)

The dialogue for the fitting of Design Variants-based connections is, more or less, similar for all functions (exceptions are the Cross-bracing (9501), End plate (1102) and Vertical ladder. Before using the connection functions, we recommend to read the notes given in the chapters Insert Connections - Procedure and Dialogue Window for Connections.

The following connection functions are available:

General
Purlin joint (1204)	Purlin joint (1205)	Purlin joint (1206)
Purlin joint (1207)	Bar Configurator
Individual beam/profile
Base plate+Anchor plate (1101)	End plate (2102)	Free plate (1103)

Front side to front side - Front plate
Purlin joint, 2 plates with mitre cut acc. to DAST IH (2201)	Purlin joint with mitre cut (1202)

Front side to front side - Flanges
DAST PM (405)	DAST PQ (415)	Connect pipes (1508)

Front side to web/flange side - Front plate
Beam to web with 2 plates + stiffener (1211)	Column connection, frame corner (203)	Front plate connection to web/flange (2320)

Front plate connection to web, double-sided (2322)	Front plate connection to flange (2330)

Front side to web/flange side - Angle
Angle connection, one-sided (1305)	Angle connection, double-sided (1306)

Front side to web/flange side - Flange
Strap joint (1310)	Pipe connection - 1 pipe (1501)	Pipe connection -2 pipes (1502)

Pipe connection - 3 pipes (1503)	Stabilizing pipe connection (1701)

Web/Flange to Web/Flange
Cross-bracing (1601)	Cross-bracing (1602)	K-bracing

Beams marked with an arrow symbol can also be rotated.

The fitting of connections, stairs, railings and predefined assemblied takes place via the Civil Engineering functions docking window. To activate the window, select > Docking windows, and select Steel Eng. Connections + Variants.