RISAConnection v11 now incorporates expanded support for HSS tube shapes in Canadian (CSA S16) connection design. The newly supported connections include the following:
Shear Tab connection with HSS column
Clip Angle (One Side) connection with HSS column
HSS to HSS connection
Vertical Diagonal Brace connection with HSS column
Vertical Chevron Brace connection with HSS beam
Knee Brace connection with HSS column or HSS beam
When any of the above connections are designed per the Canadian design codes (CSA S16-09 or CSA S16-14), the HSS limit state checks are done per the appropriate sections and equations found in CIDECT Design Guides #1 and #3.
To enable these checks, first select the Canadian CSA S16-14 or CSA S16-09 design code from the list of available Design Codes on the Solution tab of (Global) Project Settings:
Admin : Nov 16, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Wide Flange beam to HSS Tube column moment connections can now be designed in RISAConnection version 9 with both the US and Canadian design...
Admin : Jul 5, 2016 12:00:00 AM
RISAConnection now offers connection design per the Canadian CSA S16-2014 design code.
Admin : Feb 15, 2017 12:00:00 AM
RISA-3D now supports hot rolled steel design for the Canadian market according to CSA S16-14.