Bolted Field Splice
Step 1: Click the three-dots icon on the Girder cell, and then set G1.
Step 2: 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.
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.
Step 3: Go to the Bolt category.
Step 4: Click the three-dots icon on the Web Bolt Property cell, and then set BoltWeb.
Step 5: Click the three-dots icon on the Flange Bolt Property cell, and then set BoltFla.
Step 6: Keep the Show Bolts(Detailing) as default.
Step 7: Return to the Girder category and set name as Splice1.
Step 8: Enter the Station as 118.7.
Step 9: Enter the Gap Between Girders as 0.
Step 10: Keep the Web Weld Size and Web Weld Clearance as default.
Step 11: 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
Step 12: 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.
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.
Step 13: 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
Step 14: Click three-dots icon on Plate Material cells and select a Material as A709 50W.
Step 15: 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
Step 16: Click three-dots icon on Plate Material cells and select a Material as A709 50W.
Step 17: When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.
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.
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