Introduction

This lesson covers key steps in designing structural connections, starting with changing the unit system and adjusting connection details. It demonstrates how to design both the main and side members, including using the “Overlap” feature. The process continues with adding factored loads, utilizing the “Diagram” button, modifying connection details, and running the design analysis. Finally, the video concludes with reviewing the results page and accepting the design.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Adjust the unit system and modify connection details to meet design requirements.
• Design main and side members, including applying the “Overlap” feature for side members.
• Input factored loads, utilize the “Diagram” button, and refine connection details.
• Run the design analysis, interpret the results, and finalize the design for acceptance.

Instructional Video

Video Run Time: 03:28 minutes