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2019-09-03

Welded Members

What is the best way to model two welded members that lie parallel to each other?


Answer:
The following options are available for modeling two welded members lying parallel to each other (Image 01):


1) Connecting both members using rigid members at certain distances:

  • Division of the members at certain distances: Right-click the corresponding members → "Divide Member"
  • Connection of the newly created nodes using rigid members


2) Generating a surface from the member (possible in RFEM only):

  • - Right-click one of the members → "Generate Surfaces from Member"
  • Displacement of the other member into a plane of the newly created surfaces in a way so that the line of the displaced member is integrated into the corresponding surface (check: dialog box "Edit Surface" → tab "Integrated")
  • Defining a member eccentricity in a way so that the original position is restored ("Edit Member" → "Settings" tab → "New Member Eccentricity" → here practically: "Relative Offset")
  • If the member used for generating surfaces is designed in an add-on module, you can simply define a result member here.


3) Use the SHAPE-THIN stand-alone program to model and design the individual cross-sections.

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