Bolted Field Splice [EX1-SIG]

After clicking on 'Superstructure> Connections> Bolted Field Splice' in the navigation treeview, follow the steps to define the Bolted Field Splice. You can use the collapsed documentation page below for more information on the explanations of each parameter.

Bolted Field Splice

Bolted Field Splice [SIG]

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Click the three-dots icon on the Girder cell, and then set G4.

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As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the bolt property is set in the next step.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues

When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.

When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).

After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.

The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names Flange Bolt Property and Web Bolt Property.

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Go to the Bolt category.

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Click the three-dots icon on the Web Bolt Property cell, and then set BoltWeb.

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Click the three-dots icon on the Flange Bolt Property cell, and then set BoltFla.

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Keep the Show Bolts(Detailing) as default.

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Return to the Girder category and set name as Splice1.

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Enter the Station as 118.7.

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Enter the Gap Between Girders as 0.

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Keep the Web Weld Size and Web Weld Clearance as default.

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You can edit the Web Splice dimensions of Bolted Field Splice from Web Splice tab.
Please set the following parameter values:

Plate Thickness : 0.3125
# of Bolts (Horz.) : 2
# of Bolts (Vert.) : 17
Bolt Spacing (Horz.) : 3
Bolt Spacing (Vert.) : 4.75
Bolt Spacing @ Center : 4.5
Bolt Edge Distance (Horz.) : 2
Bolt Edge Distance (Vert.) : 1.75

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Click three-dots icon on Plate Material cells and select a Material as A709 50W.

If you have reached this stage and you don't have a material to select, and if you want to use the Import Button, you can refer to the Quick Tip.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to import materials If there is no material to be set, follow the steps below: - Click the three dots on the cell and select Import Material. - In the opened window, choose the material. - Click the Import button.

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You can edit the Top Flange Splice dimensions of Bolted Field Splice from Top Flange Splice tab.
Please set the following parameter values:

Inner Plate Thickness : 0.6875
Outer Plate Thickness : 0.625
# of Bolts (Long.) : 3
# of Bolts (Trans.) : 2
Bolt Spacing (Long.) : 3
Bolt Spacing (Trans.) : 3
Bolt Spacing @ Center (Long.) : 3.75
Bolt Spacing @ Center (Trans) : 6
Bolt Edge Distance (Long.) : 2
Bolt Edge Distance (Trans.) : 1.5

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Click three-dots icon on Plate Material cells and select a Material as A709 50W.

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You can edit the Bottom Flange Splice dimensions of Bolted Field Splice from Bottom Flange Splice tab.
Please set the following parameter values:

Inner Plate Thickness : 0.875
Outer Plate Thickness : 0.875
# of Bolts (Long.) : 6
# of Bolts (Trans.) : 2
Bolt Spacing (Long.) : 3
Bolt Spacing (Trans.) : 4
Bolt Spacing @ Center (Long.) : 3.75
Bolt Spacing @ Center (Trans) : 6
Bolt Edge Distance (Long.) : 2
Bolt Edge Distance (Trans.) : 2

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Click three-dots icon on Plate Material cells and select a Material as A709 50W.

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When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.

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To model all the bolted field splices, copy the data below and paste the parameters into the first cell in OpenBrIM spreadsheet. Refer to the quick tip for an easy guide on how to perform the copy operation. After completing the copy, proceed to the next step to verify the model.

Quick Tip: Learn how to Copy inputs to OpenBrIM Copy the desired data with the automatic copy button in the upper left corner. Click on the first cell in and use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste. If icon won’t appear, collapse page tree menu by clicking on arrow or using shortcut “[”. While pasting large data, it would be handy to turn of Auto-refresh .

Bolted Field Splice

Girder

Splice1	G4	118.7000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice2	G4	206.7000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice3	G4	335.7000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice4	G4	464.7000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice5	G3	116.9000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice6	G3	203.6000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice7	G3	330.6000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice8	G3	417.3000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice9	G2	115.1000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice10	G2	200.4000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice11	G2	325.4000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice12	G2	410.7000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice13	G1	113.0000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice14	G1	197.0000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice15	G1	320.0000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375
Splice16	G1	404.0000	0.0000	0.3125	0.375

The completed bolted filed splices are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.

Quick Tip: Learn how to show Model Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen. Click on the Model button on the screen that opens up.

To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.

20231004174407.mp4

Bolted Field Splice [EX1-SIG]

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