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.
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?
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
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.