Question:
How do I create a splice connection in the Steel Joint Add-on?
Answer:
A splice connection using end plates can be easily created using the “Plate to Plate” template from the Components library (Image 01).
► Image | Steel Joint Template https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/040985
For a splice joint without end plates, the configuration can be created manually by adding individual components (Image 02).
► Image | Adding Individual Components https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/040986
The configuration includes the following components. Each component can be easily deleted or copied by right-clicking on the component.
- Plates (2 outer flange plates, 4 inner flange plates, 2 web plates)
- Fasteners (4 sets to connect 4 inner flange plates, 1 set to connect web plate)
- Auxiliary Plane (2 planes)
- Member Cut (2 cuts) with the type of cut ‘By auxiliary plane’)
It is required that a small gap is created using “Member Cut” and “Auxiliary Plane”. The gap is divided between the two members (i.e., 1/16” gap is applied as 1/32” displacement to each member).
Alternatively, a sample model “AISC Splice Connection” can be downloaded and saved as a user-defined template (Image 03).
► Image | Saving and Accessing User-Defined Template https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/040987