April 29, 2024
|
New,
RISAConnection,
Defaults
We're
excited
to
announce
the
release
of
RISAConnection
v15,
featuring
enhanced
weld
calculations
for
improved
design
accuracy
and
efficiency.
In
this
article,
we'll
delve
into
the
details
of
these
enhancements
and
how
they
address
previous
conservative
calculation
issues.
Previous
Calculation
Methodology:
In
previous
versions
of
RISAConnection,
there
were
challenges
related
to
conservative
weld
calculations
when
using
HSS
type
columns
in
base
plate
connections.
The
previous
approach
distributed
the
moment
demand
along
only
two
faces
of
the
HSS
column,
potentially
underutilizing
the
full
strength
of
the
weld
area.
In
response
to
the
need
for
more
accurate
and
optimized
weld
designs,
we've
enhanced
the
weld
calculations
in
RISAConnection
v15.
The
revised
calculations
provide
a
more
accurate
assessment
of
weld
strength,
taking
into
account
the
entire
perimeter
of
the
HSS
column
and
displaying
ru
and
r0
values
for
added
transparency.
Key
Features
of
Enhanced
Weld
Calculations:
Detailed
Calculation
Display:
The
new
version
displays
detailed
weld
calculations,
including
the
determination
of
r0
and
ru
values,
providing
users
with
greater
transparency
and
insight
into
weld
design.
Toggle
Feature:
Users
can
easily
enable
or
disable
the
display
of
r0
and
ru
calculations
through
the
global
model
settings,
allowing
for
flexibility
in
analysis
and
reporting.
How
to…
