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DEJoint Check is a part of the API RP-2A LRFD standard (offshore check) which verifies the strength of tubular construction under tension or compression members. Let make some definition:
- Joint is a node where two or more incline elements are connected.
- Chord is a set of non-welded elements that form a straight line.
- Brace is a welded to a chord element
Joints and brace classification are recognized automatically in SDC Verifier.
Themes covered in tutorial:
- What is Joint Check?
- Connection Types;
- Joint Check implementation:
- Settings;
- Resistance coefficient;
- Load Transfer;
- Results.
- Particular cases
Download Joint Check Tutorial for SDC Verifier
| SDC Verifier Version | Tutorial for | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansys | Femap | Simcenter 3D | |
| 2023 | Joint Check Tutorial for Ansys and SDC Verifier 2023 | ||
| 2020 | Joint Check Tutorial for Ansys and SDC Verifier 2020 | Joint Check Tutorial for Femap and SDC Verifier 2020 | |
| 5.3 | Joint Check Tutorial for Ansys and SDC Verifier 5.3 | Joint Check Tutorial for Femap and SDC Verifier 5.3 | |
