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Connection Design
Services:
PSD utilizes SDS/2 software, which is the only product
with the built-in intelligence to automatically design
connections using a 3D model with a multitude of options
for beams, columns, bracing and joists. A full station of
SDS/2 gives you the power to get the job done.
Connections are designed based on parameters that you
define for each job. Designate material, edge distance,
cope criteria and other connection specifications, and SDS/2
will automatically generate connections that meet your
requirements.
Then you can model all the minor pieces of steel ladders,
handrails, stairs, hoppers, bins, checkered plates, etc.
with SDS/2s parametric modeling feature. Youll save a
phenomenal amount of time by creating a 3D model with
every piece of material, bolt and hole in the right place.
When the model is complete, SDS/2s automatic detailing
feature creates a comprehensive set of 2D drawings, unlike
what other software systems generate. Plus, the drawings
require few modifications, because you create adaptive
detailing rules that work in conjunction with the systems
automated detailing routines.
SDS/2 also automatically creates all of the major member
details, submaterial details and erection views, another
time-saving feature. And because these 2D drawings are
taken from the model, the erection crew always gets an
accurate fit in the field.
The SDS/2 suite includes several design modules for
typical steel connections.
Shear connections
Bolt groups and weld groups can be designed for eccentric
in-plane shear.
Moment connections
The following types of moment transmitting connections can
be designed:
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Stiffened and
unstiffened column base plates.
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Bolted and
welded beam-column connections with or without haunches.
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Bolted or
welded apex connections with or without haunches.
Axial force
connections
Welded hollow section connections can be designed for
typical trusses, included triangulated space trusses.
Simple connections
Simple beam to column connections that do not transmit
moments:
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