Abstract
A microcomputer-aided design (MicroCAD) system has been developed for interactive design of connections in steel buildings made of standard rolled l-sections, called Steelcon. Design of different connections is based on the American Institute of Steel Construction specification. Connecting elements may be plates, angles, or T-sections. Connectors may be bolts or welds. The MicroCAD system can display/plot any isometric view of the connection plus the orthographic views, i.e. front, side, and top views. The application of the MicroCAD system to the design of simple (type 2) shop-welded and field-bolted beam-column angle and plate connections is discussed. Microcomputer graphics for displaying the isometric and orthographic views including the dimensions and designation are presented. This MicroCAD system can be used effectively for practical design of connections in steel buildings.
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