In our imported connection model, we can see that some welds on tube members were incorrectly imported, and need to be corrected.
For member Strut S1-1 change the size of the weld to 4 mm and the front side orientation.
For member Strut S2-2 change the size of the weld to 4 mm and the front side orientation.
For member Diag 3-3 change the size of the weld to 4 mm and the front side orientation.
For member Diag 5-5 change the size of the weld to 4 mm and the front side orientation.
Change weld orientation between Tongue and cap plate to double fillet weld as shown in the following picture.
Change weld operation between Plate 3 and Column C2-2 as shown in the following picture.
After changes, it should look like in the following picture.
We are going to be using a single bolt connection for the spacing and diagonal bracing member. For this type of connection, we must also change the Model type of the brace member to N-Vy-Vz. Select the members in the list of Members: Strut S1-1, Strut S1-2, Diag D3-3, Diag D5-5, and modify the Model type in the drop-down list.
Code-check and Report
Now run a code-check using the Calculate icon in the CBFEM panel from the top ribbon.
Within IDEA StatiCa Connection you can carry out many different types of analysis and code-checks. For more information please see here.
Go to the display tab Check, and activate Equivalent stress, Bolt forces, Mesh and Deformed from the ribbon to get a full picture of what is happening in the joint.
Once the code-check is finished in the Report tab you can create the report containing results and diagrams for your connection model.
The report can be printed or saved in several formats. For more information please see here.
Save and Exit this connection back to Checkbot.
In Checkbot, you will see that there is a green tick next to the connection. This means that the connection is valid and has passed all code-checks. In the Connection panel, you can also see a representation of the connection and a summary of the code-check results.
If multiple connections are present in Checkbot then each must be opened, designed, and code-checked.
You can continue with the design of additional connections using the same approach presented above.