Tag: structural steel CAD
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W-Shapes vs. HSS Under Torsion: Closed Sections, Warping, and Connection Effects
Compare how W-shapes and HSS resist torsion, including closed-section shear flow, warping, load position, connection behavior, and modeling checks.
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Steel Beam Copes, Notches, and Blockouts: Geometry, Datums, and Detailing Checks
Learn how steel beam copes, notches, and blockouts differ, which dimensions control their geometry, and how to coordinate cuts with connections and fabrication.
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Steel Angle Heel, Toe, and Root Radius: Geometry, Datums, and CAD Detailing
Learn steel angle heel, toe, root-radius, back-of-leg, and centroid terminology for clearer drawings, connection layouts, and CAD shape models.
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Units of Structural Steel Section Properties: A, I, S, Z, r, J, and Cw
Learn the units for steel section properties, how length powers control conversion, and how to check A, I, S, Z, r, J, Cw, and Q.
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Strong-Axis vs. Weak-Axis Bending in Structural Steel Shapes: Reading Ix, Iy, Sx, and Sy
Learn how strong- and weak-axis bending relate to steel shape orientation, Ix, Iy, Sx, Sy, bracing, CAD models, and structural drawings.
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W-Shape k Dimensions: kdes, kdet, Fillet Zones, and Connection Clearance
Learn how W-shape kdes and kdet dimensions define flange-web fillet zones and affect plate fit, weld access, bolt layout, and CAD detailing.
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Cleaning Structural Steel Shape Profiles in CAD: Polylines, Fillets, Origins, and Geometry Checks
Learn how to inspect and clean structural steel CAD profiles by checking scale, origins, closed boundaries, fillets, duplicate lines, and section orientation.
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HSS Branch Connections: Work Points, Cut Profiles, Gaps, and Weld Access
A practical guide to detailing HSS branch connections, including work points, intersection geometry, cut profiles, gaps, overlaps, weld access, and CAD coordination.
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Framing Steel Beams into HSS Columns: Face Datums, Connection Zones, and Detailing Coordination
A practical guide to beam-to-HSS-column detailing, including face datums, connection types, wall geometry, weld access, tolerances, and CAD checks.
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Steel Beam Seat Connections: Load Path, Bearing, Fit-Up, and Detailing
A practical guide to steel beam seat connections, covering seat angles, seat plates, stiffened seats, bearing, erection fit-up, and drawing coordination.
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Built-Up Double-Angle Members: Spacing, Stitch Connections, and Detailing Datums
A practical guide to double-angle member orientation, spacing, separators, stitch connections, section properties, and CAD detailing.
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Continuity Plates in Steel Moment Connections: Alignment, Fit, and Detailing Coordination
Learn how continuity plates align with beam flanges, fit around column fillets, interact with doubler plates, and affect welding and shop detailing.
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