Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle

Tapered Gusset Plates using Custom Angle

Modeling tapered gusset plates in RISAConnection is now easier than ever. With the recent addition of the Custom Angle input, you may now enter an angle to quickly cut back a gusset edge.

Tapered Gusset Custom Angle 1

When you select the Custom Angle option, you now have the option to define the Left Taper Cut Line and Right Taper Cut Line as Parallel to the Brace or with a Custom Angle

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These angles, in partner with the Left and Right Extension distances help you quickly define the tapered shape:

Tapered Gusset Custom Angle 3

 

How RISA-3D Handles Single Angles

How RISA-3D Handles Single Angles

The bending and axial code checks for single angles differ somewhat from other shape types, because single angles behave quite differently in...

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Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available

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Connection Design per AISC 15th Edition Steel Manual now Available

Connection design according to the new AISC 360-16 (15th Ed.) Steel Manual has now been implemented in RISAConnection. To select this code for...

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Reading Angles Using the Distance Tool in RISA-3D

Reading Angles Using the Distance Tool in RISA-3D

When using the Distance tool in RISA-3D, the program outputs Rxz, Rzy, Ryz. These angles represent the angle the Distance Tool line makes with...

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