Help on Connections

[Robert Rowley]

Would it be possible to show the connection, even a generic one?
Also on the Connection report the text states "2No Pairs of bolts" or "2No Sets of bolts" could you clarify, as I understand it 2 pairs is 4 bolts in total, 2No sets of bolts is not so clear, would this be better worded 2No Bolts

[Tony Bryer]

Adding a dimensioned diagram for connections sounds like a good idea - I will give it some thought.

As regards how the number of bolts is described, currently we refer to sets for angle cleat connections, which implies 3: one through the two cleats and supported web, and one each through each cleat leg and the supporting web or flange; for end plates we refer to pairs, self evident; and for fin plates, just the number of bolts (as the checking is restricted to single row connections)

[Tony Bryer]

For anyone who does not already know, connection drawing was added to ProSteel 5.33, released January 2009.