Question:
Is it possible to avoid the extended bottom when defining an end plate, and to arrange a single-bevel groove weld? If not, what is the size of the extension?
Answer:
During the development of the FRAME‑JOINT Pro add-on module, the bottom end plate extension was introduced, as it improves the load transfer of the compression force into the column.
It is not possible to deactivate the extension, and the minimum dimension of it is defined as follows:
uu = max
End plate thickness
√2 * bottom flange weld
for end plate height 200 400 → min 30 mm