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The stiffening can be modeled using line releases as follows:
Another option for applying stiffening is described in the following FAQ:
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A splice connection using end plates can be easily created using the “Plate to Plate” template from the Components library (Image 01).
For a splice joint without end plates, the configuration can be created manually by adding individual components (Image 02).
The configuration includes the following components. Each component can be easily deleted or copied by right-clicking on the component.
It is required that a small gap is created using “Member Cut” and “Auxiliary Plane”. The gap is divided between the two members (that is, 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).
The CRANEWAY program can only design the main girders, not the bridge crane itself. The endcarriages of the bridge crane are also not designed.
For an overhead crane, you can define the parameters of the rail cross-section as well as an additional cross-section in Window 1.3 of CRANEWAY.
For a splice, you can define the width a and the height b. Beam cross-sections made of rolled or welded sections can be combined with a rail or a splice. If the rail cross-section is too large or the girder cross-section is too small, you can only continue the entry with a plausible crane girder section.
Angled and channel cross-sections are possible as additional cross-sections. They can be selected as beam cross-sections in the [Library] or defined using the button.
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