Answer:
The difference between DSTV and END‑PLATE is that DSTV compares the existing internal forces to the allowable values from the DSTV guideline according to DIN EN 1993‑1‑8, and thus determines the required connection from the typified connections. END‑PLATE, however, performs a complete recalculation for the connection according to DIN 18800.
The connections in END‑PLATE can additionally protrude on both sides. Four bolt rows are also possible.
DSTV not only includes rigid end plates, but also hinged end plate connections and web cleat connections.
In addition to the rolled sections (I, IPE, HE‑A, HE‑B, HE‑M), any single-symmetric I-sections can be designed with an axial force in END‑PLATE (IS and IU sections). In contrast, the DSTV guideline only contains the values for the common rolled sections (IPE, HE‑A, HE‑B, HE‑M). Additionally, the values calculated there are only allowable for bending with lateral force; normal force is not taken into account in the DSTV guideline.
To design, for example, end plates on HD sections, you can use END‑PLATE while replacing the HD section with an IS section. You can define the dimensions of the HD section for this cross-section, which then has the same stiffnesses and can be designed in END‑PLATE.
