- Design of the following Sikla joints:
- Brackets of type AK and TKO
- End plates of type STA, WBD, and WD
- Interaction of internal forces
- Considering Eccentricities
- Determination of nonlinear spring constants
- Automatic check of connection geometry
- Check of connected girder cross‑sections
- Documentation of available loading and comparison with resistances
- Results of design ratio for each individual joint
- Automatic determination of governing internal forces for several load cases and connection nodes
RF-/JOINTS Steel - SIKLA | Features
- Design of the following Sikla joints:
- Brackets of type AK and TKO
- End plates of type STA, WBD, and WD
- Interaction of internal forces
- Considering Eccentricities
- Determination of nonlinear spring constants
- Automatic check of connection geometry
- Check of connected girder cross‑sections
- Documentation of available loading and comparison with resistances
- Results of design ratio for each individual joint
- Automatic determination of governing internal forces for several load cases and connection nodes
The existing loading is compared to the load resistances stored in the database. The program also performs the interaction of internal forces M, N, and Q.
After the design, all results are displayed in clearly arranged result tables; for example, by load case or by node.
You can visualize the joints graphically in the add-on module or in RFEM/RSTAB. In addition to the input and result data, including design details displayed in tables, you can add all graphics into the printout report. This way, comprehensible and clearly arranged documentation is guaranteed.
After opening the add-on module, it is necessary to select the joint type (end plate or bracket). You can select the individual nodes graphically in the RFEM/RSTAB model.
The RF-/JOINTS Steel - SIKLA add‑on module checks the cross‑section and materials of the connected members. It is possible to model and design structurally similar connections on several locations in the structure.
In the ultimate configuration of the steel joint design, you have the option to modify the limit plastic strain for welds.