Example: Creating an AISC Connection
Consult the table below for a graphic representation of the types of steel connection you can create. Use it to determine which surfaces and check boxes to select and which values to enter during the connection definition process.
1. Click > 
New Connector Element. The New Component dialog box opens.
New Connector Element. The New Component dialog box opens.2. If a connection has not been selected, click 
to access the library and select a non-standard connection from the STEEL CONSTRUCTION INCH > AISC folder. The element appears in the preview area.
to access the library and select a non-standard connection from the STEEL CONSTRUCTION INCH > AISC folder. The element appears in the preview area.3. Click Next. The Element Definition dialog box opens. The reference collector for the first required surface is active.
4. Select the surface as indicated in the preview.
5. Repeat step 4 to select all required references.
6. If a selected surface is not planar, make sure that the Orient plane reference collector in the Optional References area is active and then select the orientation plane.
7. Click the Settings tab.
8. Select additional element sizes, such as angles, screws, or holes, from the appropriate tables.
9. Select or clear check boxes in the Options area.
10. Enter offset values.
11. Enter dimensions.
12. Click Preview to create the connection as a preview, click OK to create the connection using your definition, or click Cancel to cancel
Type | Preview | Surfaces | Options | Values |
SINGLE SHEAR PLATE |  | Profile side face Profile top Attach face | Offset from top Top beam end cope Bottom beam end cope Profile holes | L1, L2, L3 W, W1 C, H L4_MIN H41_MIN H42_MIN R4 |
SHEAR ENDPLATE |  | I-Profile end Attach face | Offset from top Top beam end cope Bottom beam end cope Attach holes thru next Attach holes thru all | L1, L2, L3 W, W1 H L4_MIN H41_MIN H42_MIN R4 |
DOUBLE ANGLES |  | Profile side face Profile top Attach face | Offset from top Top beam end cope Bottom beam end cope Profile holes Attach holes thru next Attach holes thru all | L1 L2 L3 W W1 C H L4_MIN H41_MIN H42_MIN R4 |
SINGLE ANGLES |  | Profile side face Profile top Attach face | Offset from top Top beam end cope Bottom beam end cope Profile holes Attach holes thru next Attach holes thru all | L1 L2 L3 W W1 C H L4_MIN H41_MIN H42_MIN R4 |