2024-05-30
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Tension Design Considering Reduced Cross-Sectional Area
Analysis of tension connections in metal structures with reduced cross-sectional areas due to bolt holes.
The image shows a technical display of tensile connections in metal structures, taking into account the reduced cross-sectional area due to hole weakening, as can be taken into account in the Aluminum Design add-on. The software allows for the input of local reductions in order to determine the load-bearing capacity of structural components subjected to tension with bolted connections in a precise manner. Users can define the reduced cross-section as an absolute value or as a percentage of the total area.