Balance of forces
Sergey Semenov Sergey Semenov

Balance of forces

◦ To keep loads on the joint balanced — is it actually important? Why?

◦ Common mistakes engineers make when loading joints and how to prevent them.

◦ Load combinations and the related pitfalls.

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Bolt component model in IDEA StatiCa
Sergey Semenov Sergey Semenov

Bolt component model in IDEA StatiCa

  • What are bolts in IDEA StatiCa?

  • How are they modeled and how do they function?

  • Which problems can be solved with these bolts and which can not?

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Friction bolts in IDEA StatiCa
Sergey Semenov Sergey Semenov

Friction bolts in IDEA StatiCa

Friction bolts and they work in real life and in IDEA StatiCa

Stress distribution and redistribution

Post-slip stage

Slotted holes

Design codes applications

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Position of hinge
Sergey Semenov Sergey Semenov

Position of hinge

A comprehensive guide of how to use the "Forces in:" option in IDEA StatiCa.

How to find position of the null-moment, where is the hinge of the connection exactly and why the beam lifts up.

I’ve tried to cover all the questions related to this topic with illustrations and examples.

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