Create and check column base plates

Base plates can only be created under steel columns. How these can be checked depends on the regional code being worked to.

Create column base plates

Tekla Structural Designer automatically adds a base plate on creation of a new steel column if a support is required.

Note: If an existing steel column is missing a base plate you can add one by clicking the (Add) Base Plate button on the Design ribbon and then select the column.

Check column base plates

How base plates are checked depends on the head code being worked to.

AISC and Eurocode

Base plates can be checked directly in Tekla Structural Designer, but cannot be designed in Tekla Connection Designer. For details, see: Column base plate design in the Steel Design Handbook
British Standards

Base plates cannot be checked directly in Tekla Structural Designer, but can be designed in Tekla Connection Designer. For details, see: Design connections in another application
Australian & Indian Standards

Base plates cannot be checked in Tekla Structural Designer, or designed in Tekla Connection Designer.