For some standards, the Beam Panel | Connectors tab of the 'Ultimate Configuration' or 'Strength Configuration' dialog is available. Here, you can make basic settings for the design of the fasteners and sheathing of beam panels.
The 'Design Parameters' are divided into several subcategories, which differ depending on the design standard. The following sections describe the parameters of these standards:
EN 1995
Surface & #124; Beam Panel & #124; Sheathing-Rib-Connector
By default, no smoothing of the connector forces is performed, so each fastener is verified with its share of the force. If the shear flow is to be "smeared" over the length of the line hinges, select a linear or a constant distribution of forces.
The further subcategories provide setting options for design-relevant parameters of the connectors. The corresponding sections of the standard are specified in each case.
You can reduce the thickness of the sheathing by 2 mm if there is weakening due to the penetration depth of nail heads or staple backs. This option is described in the German Annex NCI to 8.3.1.1 (NA.14) or NCI to 8.4 (NA.11). Furthermore, you can consider additional stresses in the sheathing design in a simplified manner with factors kv2 for single- or double-sided sheathing, for example for panel joints.
NDS
Surface & #124; Beam Panel & #124; Sheathing-Rib-Connector
By default, no smoothing of the connector forces is performed, so each fastener is verified with its share of the force. If the shear flow is to be "smeared" over the length of the line hinges, select a linear or a constant distribution of forces.
The further subcategories provide setting options for the factors for shear resistance/strength for ASD and LRFD. There, you can specify, for example, correction factors for load duration and time effects, as well as reduction factors for seismic or wind, and other resistance factors.