WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:05.166 Creating steel connections 00:00:05.166 --> 00:00:13.066 In this tutorial, you will learn how to model steel connections. More specifically, you will learn how to add base plates to columns, and how to 00:00:13.066 --> 00:00:18.366 connect beams and columns with eaves haunches, and beams with apex haunches. 00:00:18.366 --> 00:00:20.232 00:00:20.233 --> 00:00:25.666 Components are tools that you can use to connect parts in the model. Components automate tasks 00:00:25.666 --> 00:00:25.899 00:00:25.900 --> 00:00:33.100 and group objects so that Tekla Structures treats them as a single unit. Connection components connect two or more parts and 00:00:33.100 --> 00:00:37.033 create all the required objects, such as cuts, fittings, 00:00:37.033 --> 00:00:38.866 parts, bolts, and welds. 00:00:38.866 --> 00:00:40.632 00:00:40.633 --> 00:00:45.233 All components are stored in the Applications & components catalog in the side pane. 00:00:45.233 --> 00:00:47.566 00:00:47.566 --> 00:00:54.666 When you have added the component, Tekla Structures shows the status of the components using different colors of the symbols. The green 00:00:54.666 --> 00:01:01.799 symbol shows that the component was created successfully. The yellow symbol shows that the component was created, but has problems. 00:01:01.800 --> 00:01:06.566 This often occurs when bolts or holes have an edge distance that is less than the default value. 00:01:06.566 --> 00:01:06.966 00:01:06.966 --> 00:01:10.832 The red symbol shows that the component was not created. Common reasons are that the 00:01:10.833 --> 00:01:16.933 properties are incorrect, or the up direction is not appropriate. 00:01:16.933 --> 00:01:20.566 Adding base plates 00:01:20.566 --> 00:01:24.632 Let's add base plates for the steel columns. Open the view list, 00:01:24.633 --> 00:01:25.366 00:01:25.366 --> 00:01:30.066 and the view plan +7200. 00:01:30.066 --> 00:01:31.799 00:01:31.800 --> 00:01:37.900 Open the Applications & components catalog in the side pane. You can also press Ctrl + F. 00:01:37.900 --> 00:01:38.900 00:01:38.900 --> 00:01:45.100 You could find the component by browsing the categories, but if you know the name or the number of the component, it's faster to use the 00:01:45.100 --> 00:01:50.233 Search tool at the top of the catalog. Type base plate. 00:01:50.233 --> 00:01:52.533 If you want to view the component properties, 00:01:52.533 --> 00:01:52.766 00:01:52.766 --> 00:01:56.899 double-click the component. There are a lot of options you can modify, 00:01:56.900 --> 00:01:57.500 00:01:57.500 --> 00:01:59.066 such as plate dimensions, 00:01:59.066 --> 00:02:00.666 00:02:00.666 --> 00:02:01.699 anchor rods, 00:02:01.700 --> 00:02:02.833 00:02:02.833 --> 00:02:03.833 extra plates, 00:02:03.833 --> 00:02:04.933 00:02:04.933 --> 00:02:05.733 and bolts. 00:02:05.733 --> 00:02:07.633 00:02:07.633 --> 00:02:11.066 On the Picture tab, let's modify this dimension of the plate. 00:02:11.066 --> 00:02:15.199 00:02:15.200 --> 00:02:17.000 Once you have selected the tool, 00:02:17.000 --> 00:02:17.766 00:02:17.766 --> 00:02:21.599 select the columns from the model using area selection. 00:02:21.600 --> 00:02:25.333 00:02:25.333 --> 00:02:31.799 Then, pick the location for the plate. The base plate is added to all the selected columns. 00:02:31.800 --> 00:02:32.366 00:02:32.366 --> 00:02:34.999 Interrupt the command by pressing the Escape key. 00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:37.433 00:02:37.433 --> 00:02:40.099 Switch to 3D view to better view the end result. 00:02:40.100 --> 00:02:46.000 00:02:46.000 --> 00:02:53.500 Pause here to practice what you just learned. 00:02:53.500 --> 00:02:56.466 Adding connections for beams 00:02:56.466 --> 00:03:03.132 Let's add connections for the steel beams. First, let's connect the beams to columns. 00:03:03.133 --> 00:03:09.333 In 3D view, open the Applications & components catalog. 00:03:09.333 --> 00:03:12.966 Search for the component "Eaves haunch 102". 00:03:12.966 --> 00:03:22.699 Again, there are many properties that you could modify if needed, but let's use the standard properties. 00:03:22.700 --> 00:03:26.433 To place eaves haunches, pick first the column and then the beam. 00:03:26.433 --> 00:03:26.999 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:28.933 The connection is added automatically. 00:03:28.933 --> 00:03:29.199 00:03:29.200 --> 00:03:34.500 If you were to modify the dimensions of either the beam or the column, the connection would adjust accordingly. 00:03:34.500 --> 00:03:36.166 00:03:36.166 --> 00:03:46.999 Add eaves haunches between other beams and columns. 00:03:47.000 --> 00:03:48.200 Interrupt the command. 00:03:48.200 --> 00:03:53.600 00:03:53.600 --> 00:03:58.466 Next, let's add connections between the beams. On the Applications & components catalog, 00:03:58.466 --> 00:04:03.332 search for apex haunch. Again, let's use the standard properties. 00:04:03.333 --> 00:04:05.099 00:04:05.100 --> 00:04:12.866 Place the connection by picking the two beams you want to connect. 00:04:12.866 --> 00:04:16.832 Repeat for other beams. 00:04:16.833 --> 00:04:18.799 00:04:18.800 --> 00:04:26.600 Interrupt the command. As you can see, symbols related to the components you just added are visible. 00:04:26.600 --> 00:04:28.800 You can hide them from the View properties, 00:04:28.800 --> 00:04:34.533 or with the contextual toolbar. If it's not visible, press Ctrl + K on your keyboard. 00:04:34.533 --> 00:04:34.833 00:04:34.833 --> 00:04:41.099 Under the eye icon, you can define what is visible on the view. Let's hide Component symbols, 00:04:41.100 --> 00:04:41.733 Fittings, 00:04:41.733 --> 00:04:46.066 and Cuts and added material. 00:04:46.066 --> 00:04:55.032 00:04:55.033 --> 00:05:02.533 Pause here to practice what you just learned. 00:05:02.533 --> 00:05:04.933 You have now reached the end of this tutorial. 00:05:04.933 --> 00:05:05.333 00:05:05.333 --> 00:05:09.166 In this tutorial, you learned how to create steel connections to your model. 00:05:09.166 --> 00:05:09.599 00:05:09.600 --> 00:05:11.500 You learned how to add base plates, 00:05:11.500 --> 00:05:13.800 as well as connections for the steel beams. 00:05:13.800 --> 00:05:14.300 00:05:14.300 --> 00:05:17.266 You can now close this tutorial and proceed to the next.