General Reference RISA-Tekla Link

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

General Reference Manual I

Version 1.0 - General Reference Manual 1

Overview 1

Program Capabilities 1

System Requirements 2

Program Limits 2

License Agreement 2

Technical Support 4

Installation 4

Toolbar 5

RISA Tekla Link Browser 5

Graphical Results View 7

Folder Structure 8

1. Completing the Tekla Model 9

2. Sending the Model to RISAConnection 9

3. Configuring Connections and Solving inRISAConnection 10

4. Connection Results Viewing in Tekla 10

Connection Grouping 12

Grouping Behavior 13

Bolt Hole Mapping Configuration 15

Loading 15

Solving Connections 16

Viewing Results (in RISAConnection) 16

Viewing Results (in Tekla) 18

Round-tripping between Tekla and RISACon-nection 19

Warning Messages in the RISA-Tekla Link 20

Error Messages in the RISA-Tekla Link 23

Overview

Before You BeginWelcome to the RISA-Tekla Link General Reference manual. Please read this topic prior to installing the pro-gram and pay particular attention to the License Agreement. If you agree to the terms of the license then viewthe Installation section to navigate to our website and install the program. If you are a first time user of theRISA-Tekla Link it would be beneficial to browse through this manual to become familiar with the interface andconnection design capabilities.

OverviewThe RISA-Tekla Link gives a new capability to Tekla users to be able to get engineering calculations for con-nections. The interface allows you to directly call up RISAConnection once you have your Tekla model fullydetailed and complete with connection loads. RISAConnection can then be used to adjust the connection as neces-sary to get a connection that passes all code prescribed checks. From there you can have the Tekla model auto-matically update the connections .

Please see the Integration topic for more details on how the Tekla-Connection Link works.

Program Capabilities

RISA-Tekla LinkThe RISA-Tekla Link can currently support the connections in the table below:

ConnectionType

Tekla StructuresConnection # RISAConnection Description

Clip Angle 116 Girder(Column)/Beam Clip Angle ConnectionClip Angle 120 Girder(Column)/Beam Clip Angle ConnectionClip Angle 141 Girder(Column)/Beam Clip Angle ConnectionEnd Plate 29 Girder(Column)/Beam End Plate ConnectionEnd Plate 101 Girder(Column)/Beam End Plate ConnectionEnd Plate 144 Girder(Column)/Beam End Plate ConnectionShear Tab 103 Girder(Column)/Beam Shear Tab ConnectionShear Tab 131 Column/Beam Shear Tab ConnectionShear Tab 146 Girder(Column)/Beam Shear Tab Connection

Moment Plate 134 Column/Beam Flange Plate Moment

Many of the connections available in RISAConnection are not currently available through the link. Upcoming ver-sions will be compatible with more connections

RISAConnectionRISAConnection can model the following shear connections:

l Wide flange column to beam and girder to beam shear connections using connectors made up of:

o Single angleso Double angleso End plateso Shear tabs

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l Wide flange column and beam shear tab splices.

RISAConnection can model the following moment connections:

l Wide flange column to beam extended end plate connectionsl Wide flange column to beam flange plate moment connectionsl Wide flange column to beam direct weld connectionl Wide flange column and beam end plate splicesl Wide flange column and beam flange plate splicesl Wide flange column and beam direct weld splices

RISAConnection can model the following brace connections:

l Single or double angle diagonal vertical brace connections with wide flange columns and beamsl Single or double angle chevron vertical brace connections with wide flange beams

Again, not all of these connections are supported with the RISA-Tekla link.

System Requirements

Operating SystemOne of the following operating systems is required:

l Microsoft Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit)l Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit or 64 bit)l Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 (32 bit or 64 bit)l Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32 bit only)

SoftwareThe following programs and versions required:

l Tekla Structures V18, V18.1, V19 and higherl RISAConnection V3.0.1 or higher

HardwareThe following hardware is required:

l 1 GHz or faster processorl 1024x768 or higher monitor resolutionl 2 (or more) button mouse, mouse wheel recommendedl 1 GB of RAMl 4 GB of hard disk space

Program LimitsThe link does not work with the demonstration version of RISAConnection. You must own the full version for thelink to work.

License AgreementEND-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RISA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC® SOFTWARE

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System Requirements

License Agreement

The RISA-Tekla Link software product (SOFTWARE PRODUCT) includes computer software, the associated media,any printed materials, and any electronic documentation. By installing, copying or otherwise using theSOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree with the termsof this agreement RISA Technologies, LLC is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to you. In such eventyou must delete any installations and destroy any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Copyright 2013 by RISA Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by UnitedStates copyright laws and various international treaties. All rights not specifically granted under this agreementare reserved by RISA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

1. SOFTWARE LICENSE. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold. All right, title and interest is andremains vested in RISA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. You may not rent, lease, or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. You arespecifically granted a license to the use of this program on no more than one CPU at any given time. The Net-work Version of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed for simultaneous use on a certain maximum number of net-work stations that varies on a per license basis. As part of the license to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, theprogram user acknowledges the reading, understanding and acceptance of all terms of this agreement. TheSOFTWARE PRODUCT may not be reviewed, compared or evaluated in any manner in any publication withoutexpressed written consent of RISA Technologies, LLC. You may not disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer ormodify in any way the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT was purchased at a discounted pricefor educational purposes it may in no event be used for professional design purposes. The terms of this licenseagreement are binding in perpetuity.

2. DISCLAIMER. We intend that the information contained in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT be accurate and reliable,but it is entirely the responsibility of the program user to verify the accuracy and applicability of any resultsobtained from the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is intended for use by professional engineersand architects who possess an understanding of structural mechanics. In no event will RISA Technologies, LLC orits officers be liable to anyone for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or lost data. In no eventwill RISA Technologies, LLC or its officers be liable for incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages orprofessional malpractice arising out of or in connection with the usage of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, even if RISATechnologies, LLC or its officers have been advised of or should be aware of the possibility of suchdamages. RISA TECHNOLOGIES' entire liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the SOFTWAREPRODUCT.

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6. CHOICE OF LAW. By entering into this Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 1, above, you have agreedto the exclusive jurisdiction of the State and Federal courts of the State of California, USA for resolution of anydispute you have relating to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or related goods and services provided by RISA Tech-nologies, LLC. All disputes therefore shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USAand all parties to this Agreement expressly agree to exclusive jurisdiction within the State of California, USA. Nochoice of law rules of any jurisdiction apply.


"RISA" as applied to structural engineering software is a trademark of RISA Technologies, LLC.

Technical SupportComplete program support is available to registered owners of RISAConnection. This support is provided for thelife of the program. The "life of the program" is defined as the time period for which that version of the programis the current version. In other words. whenever a new version of RISAConnection is released, the life of the pre-vious version is considered to be ended.Technical support is a limited resource; first priority will always begiven to those clients who are current on their maintenance.

See Technical Support for a list of your support options.

InstallationPlease visit our website at: Tekla Link Download Request Form


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Toolbar

Application InterfaceHere we will give you a quick outline of the interface. See the RISAConnection-Tekla Integration Procedure andRISAConnection Behavior topics for more information.

ToolbarAfter the link is installed a RISAConnection toolbar will appear in the Tekla Structures interface.

The button is the View RISA Connections button. After the Tekla model has been completed and con-nections have been modeled, then you can click this button and click on a connection to see what the RISACon-nection designation is.

The button is the Design RISAConnections button. After RISA connections have been assigned then this but-ton will open the RISAConnection program. You can then reconfigure the connection as needed and solve the

model. Pressing the Export Connection Results to Tekla button will update the Tekla model with any changesfrom RISAConnection. See the RISAConnection-Tekla Link Procedure for step-by-step information.

The button is the Show RISAConnection Results button. This button will open up a RISAConnection dialog inTekla showing the design results from RISAConnection.

RISA Tekla Link Browser


Note:

l Note that this button will only show results if the model has been previously sent to RISAConnection.

l If you do not see the link pop up, click the button.

This RISA-Tekla link results browser gives an overall summary of the project, as well as allows you to view eachindividual connection. For each individual connection there are two tabs: Connection design and Error-s/Warnings.

The Connection design tab will show each limit state and the corresponding Pass/Fail.

The Errors/Warnings tab will show warnings for any connection components that were not transferred, or givean error if the connection was not able to be transferred at all.


RISA Tekla Link Browser

Graphical Results View

Note:

l There are many things that do not translate between RISA and Tekla. This in turn can cause either theconnection to not go to RISAConnection, or some properties of the connection may not go to RISACon-nection. For a list of these see the Warning-Error Log topic.

Graphical Results ViewAfter the results are brought back into Tekla the graphic view shows the connections by their color-coded res-ults, green indicating a passing connection and red a failing connection.


Folder StructureWhen the model is transferred to RISAConnection there are two RISAConnection files created in the directory ofthe Tekla file.

There is an "in" file and an "out" file. The "in" file brings the information directly in from Tekla. The "out" fileinformation is the updated information from RISAConnection that is brought back into Tekla. This prevents anyinformation confusion in the link.

Note:

l Only access the RISAConnection files from the Tekla model. If you open the RISAConnection model as astandalone file it will break the link with Tekla.


Folder Structure

1. Completing the Tekla Model

RISAConnection-Tekla Integration ProcedureThe RISA-Tekla link sends the geometry, connection loads, shape types and connection types automatically fromTekla into RISAConnection. This allows you to design your connections in RISAConnection and then bring the res-ults back into Tekla to have your structure updated and to view the results.

Here we will walk through the steps required to design connections using this integration.

1. Completing the Tekla ModelYou must first model your structure in Tekla, including the connections and the loading. RISA only supports spe-cific connections with the RISA-Tekla link. This list can be found in the Before You Begin topic. If a connection isnot one of these supported connections then it will show up as an Unknown Connection in the RISA-Tekla link.

For information on loads see the RISAConnection Behavior topic.

2. Sending the Model to RISAConnectionAfter the model is completed in Tekla then pressing the button will open RISAConnection and all connectionsthat are supported will automatically be brought in.

Any connections that are not brought in will be shown in the RISA Tekla Link window that becomes available assoon as the link is run.


3. Configuring Connections and Solving in RISAConnectionIn RISAConnection you can configure many of the properties of the connections using the RISAConnection inter-face. See the RISAConnection help file for more information on how the RISAConnection interface works.

Once the configuring is complete you can then press any of the Solve buttons: to solve either a singleConnection, Group or the entire Project. This will show a Pass or Fail for each of the connections and allow youto adjust properties to pass the connection

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4. Connection Results Viewing in Tekla

After you have completed the design in Tekla, click the button to transfer back to Tekla. This will do twothings:

l Open the Tekla Link results viewing dialog and show graphically whether a connection passes or fails.


3. Configuring Connections and Solving in RISAConnection

4. Connection Results Viewing in Tekla

For more information on this dialog see the Application Interface topic.

A green cone indicates a passing connection:

A red cone indicates a failing connection:

l Update the model for updates made in RISAConnection. This will physically change your Tekla model tomatch the RISAConnection component properties.


RISAConnection Behavior from a Tekla ModelWhen transferring Tekla connections to RISAConnection the majority of the behavior is similar to standaloneRISAConnection. For this behavior view the RISAConnection General Reference which can be found on the Docu-mentation page of our website at http://www.risa.com/d_documentation.html

This topic details specific variations from the standard RISAConnection behavior. To learn the steps of taking theTekla model to RISAConnection, view the Tekla Connection Procedure topic.

When first coming into RISAConnection from Tekla you will see that the file is populated with all of theVALID connections. Thus, only connections that RISAConnection can actually design will be brought over. The actof invoking RISAConnection from Tekla (using the button) will create a RISAConnection file (with the nameTekla File Name_TLin.rcn) and will be located in the same directory. When the model is taken back to Tekla afile Tekla File Name_TLin.rcn is used to take the information back. This keeps the information organized andprevents information from being overwritten incorrectly.

Connection GroupingOnce you have imported your information in RISAConnection, you will see that the connections are grouped inthe Project Explorer.

The groups in RISAConnection are based on the connection numbers from within Tekla. Within each Tekla con-nection, however, there are also groupings based on whether the members are framing into a column or beam,whether a column/beam connection frames into the web or flange of the column, and so on. Therefore, a singleconnection number from Tekla could create a large number of connection groupings in RISAConnection.


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Grouping Behavior

Grouping BehaviorIn the Project Explorer there are three levels: Project level, Group level, and Connection level. These levels arenested within each other and allow you to change design and connection properties quickly and easily. There arealso properties that can only be changed within RISAFloor or RISA-3D. Here we will discuss these different con-nection property categories and how to use them properly.

Tekla LevelItems that can only be modified from Tekla:

l Connection Typesl Connection Categories (bolted vs welded, single angle vs double angle, etc)l Loadingl Member Shapes

If you wish to modify any of these properties you need to go back to theTekla model, make the change, and thenre-export to RISAConnection.

Project LevelWhen you click the project label in the Project Explorer, the Project Properties are then shown.


Here you can update information in the Project Description fields and some of the options from the Global Para-meters - Solution tab.

Note:

l When you click the Project in the Project Explorer the left screen shows all of the groups in the projectand gives a representative view of each.

Group LevelWhen you click on a Group in the Project Explorer then the Group Properties are shown.

In the Group Properties you can modify connection properties for all of the connections within this group at onetime. The grayed out properties are properties brought over directly from RISAFloor and RISA-3D; these prop-erties can not be edited in RISAConnection.

Note:

l If you have changed individual connection properties and then go back to the group, changes here willoverwrite any of those individual connection changes.

l When you click a Group in the Project Explorer the left screen shows all of the connections graphically inthat group.

l If an item is labeled -Various- it means that there are multiple values in this field for the different con-nections in this group.


Grouping Behavior

Loading

Connection LevelWhen you click on an individual connection, that connection's properties are shown.

The grayed out properties within an individual connection may be either Tekla controlled, Project level con-trolled, or Group level controlled. You must go up to those levels to change these properties for these con-nections.

Bolt Hole Mapping ConfigurationIn Tekla it is possible to map the type of bolt holes to RISAConnection.

This is the nomenclature that is used:

Tekla Hole TypeTekla Rotate Slots RISADefault Odd SSLHDefault Even SSLVDefault Parallel SSLHDefault Default STDSlotted Odd LSLHSlotted Even LSLVSlotted Parallel LSLHSlotted Default LSLH

Oversized Any Value OVS

This nomenclature is only follow if the dimensions are not set explicitly. RISA bases the standard hole size (STD)on values taken directly from the AISC steel manual.

LoadingThe connections must also have their loads applied from Tekla. RISAConnection accepts the Shear, Tension, andMoment fields for each connection.


Any other fields or any loading found in the Tekla model will not be considered in RISAConnection.

Note:

l The Column Force and Story Shear values are not mapped from Tekla and must be entered manuallyonce in RISAConnection.

Solving ConnectionsOnce you get the connections configured properly you need to solve the model. You can solve the model by con-

nection, by group or for the entire project by pressing the appropriate button to solve either asingle Connection, Group or the entire Project.

Note:

l If you are using RISAConnection as a standalone program then these solve buttons have no use becausethe model is re-solved automatically each time a change is made.

Viewing Results (in RISAConnection)Once you have a connection, a group, or the entire project solved you will be able to view results via the ProjectExplorer or Reports tab.

Project ExplorerThe Project Explorer gives a summary of the design results for the project. Each connection gives a Pass or Failnotification, along with the Max UC and the LC that produced it.

The Group will state "Pass" if all of the connections within the group passes. It will state "Fail" otherwise.


Solving Connections

Viewing Results (in RISAConnection)

If a property is changed then the connections whose properties are affected will be invalidated. If you modify asingle connection then the results for that connection will be invalidated and an (N/A) will be shown.

In this scenario you can simply re-solve that connection to get results again.

If you invalidate a group property then that will invalidate all of the connections within that group. If you inval-idate a project property, then it will invalidate all connections in the project.

ReportsThe Report view gives the unity checks for each Limit State. value. The Reports section will show which LimitState produced this value.


If the connection you are viewing has its results invalidated by changing a connection property, then this mes-sage will be shown:

If this message is shown then the results shown are invalid. Pressing this message has the effect of solving thatindividual connection. The program will then give valid results for this connection.

Viewing Results (in Tekla)Once you have your connections configured properly you can take those results back to Tekla to be viewed in

the Tekla Link browser and graphically by pressing the button in RISAConnection.

This will do two things:

l Open the Tekla Link results viewing dialog and show graphically whether a connection passes or fails.


Viewing Results (in Tekla)

Round-tripping between Tekla and RISAConnection

For more information on this dialog see the Application Interface topic.

A green cone indicates a passing connection:

A red cone indicates a failing connection:

l Update the model for updates made in RISAConnection. This will physically change your Tekla model tomatch the RISAConnection component properties.

Round-tripping between Tekla and RISAConnectionThe Tekla and RISAConnection integration is meant to be used for multiple round-trips. Note that you mustalways enter the RISAConnection file from Tekla. Opening the file separately will disconnect you from the link.


Warning and Error LogBelow is a list of the warnings and errors in the link and further explanation for items which require it.

Warning Messages in the RISA-Tekla Link

Code Message Explanation

W0101Column member must be vertical(within 15 degrees) for RISACon-nection

W0102 Girder must be horizontal (within 15degrees) for RISAConnection

RISAConnection designs only orthogonal connections. If a slopinggirder is being framed into by a beam the connection will still bedesigned, except it will come in without the slope.

W0103 Beam must be horizontal (within 15degrees) for RISAConnection

RISAConnection designs only orthogonal connections. If a beam issloping into a connection the connection will still be designed,except it will come in without the slope.

W0104Connection member must be ortho-gonal (within 15 degrees) for RISACon-nection

RISAConnection designs only orthogonal connections. If a beamcomes into a column/girder at a horizontal skew less than 15degrees from orthogonal the connection will still be designed,except it will come in without the skew.

W0701Missing value (name) (default value of(value) used)If there is a missing value that RISAConnection requires then theprogram will warn you and then default to the given value.

W0702Missing doubler weld parameters forconnection "Connection (number)"If there is a missing value that RISAConnection requires then theprogram will warn you and then default to the given value.

W0703Missing stiffener weld parameters forconnection "Connection (number)"

W1001Circular notch must be used forRISAConnection. Other notch types notsupported.

The only cope/notch supported by RISAConnection is a circularone. If you use no chamfer or a line chamfer then RISAConnectionwill use a minimum value of 0.1".

W1002Welds that are not supported byRISAConnection have been ignored RISAConnection allows E60, E70, E80, E90, E100 and E110 welds.

W1003Bolt edge distance not supported for"Below" option. Default edge distanceused for RISAConnection

In connection 146 on the Bolts tab in Tekla Structures there is anoption to define where the bolt offset is defined from: Top,Middle, or Below. If "Below" is used RISAConnection does notrecognize this and the default edge distance is used instead.

W1004

RISAConnection does not support dif-ferent sizes or materials for momentplates. Both moment plates must bethe same for "Connection (number)"

This message is telling you that your flange moment plate platesare different size or material. In this instance the program usesthe top plate parameters.

W1005

RISAConnection does not support dif-ferent stiffener sizes or materials. Allfour stiffeners must be the same forconnection "Connection (number)"

This message will appear if the Top NS, Top FS, Bottom NS, andBottom FS stiffeners are not the same. If this is the case the pro-gram uses the Bottom NS size and material and uses it for allstiffeners.

W1006

RISAConnection does not support thestiffener size reduction from con-nection "Connection (number)". Fullheight stiffener used.

This message will be given if a partial height or depth columnstiffener is used. RISAConnection assumes a full height/depthstiffener for design.

W1007RISAConnection is ignoring the dis-placement of stiffeners from con-

This message will be given if column stiffeners are offset fromthe beam flange locations. RISAConnection assumes the stiffeners




Code Message Explanationnection "Connection (number)" are located at the flange locations.

W1008RISAConnection is ignoring the bevelin doubler plates from Flange MomentPlate (134)

RISAConnection assumes fully rectangular doubler plates.

W1009RISAConnection is ignoring holes indoubler plates from connection "Con-nection (number)"

RISAConnection assumes the doubler are solid, without the pres-ence of holes.

W1010RISAConnection is using the transversestiffener width based on column shapein connection "Connection (number)"

If a transverse stiffener is used where the dimensions don'tmatch the column then you will get this message.

W1011RISAConnection is using the transversestiffener depth based on column shapein connection "Connection (number)"

If a transverse stiffener is used where the dimensions don'tmatch the column then you will get this message.

W1012RISAConnection is using double platewidth based on column shape in FlangeMoment Plate (134)

If the doubler plate dimensions are not the maximum for thegiven column then you will get this message.

W1013RISAConnection is using double platedepth based on column shape in FlangeMoment Plate (134)

If the doubler plate dimensions are not the maximum for thegiven column then you will get this message.

W1014All stiffener plate welds must be thesame in connection "Connection (num-ber)"

If there is a missing value that RISAConnection requires then theprogram will warn you and then default to the given value.

W1015All double plate welds must be thesame in connection "Connection (num-ber)"

W1016RISAConnection supports only filletwelds on doubler plates in connection"Connection (number)"

W1021 The gap between column and clipangle is ignored in RISAConnection

W1022 The gap between girder and clip angleis ignored in RISAConnection.

W1023 The gap between column and end plateis ignored in RISAConnection

W1024 The gap between girder and end plateis ignored in RISAConnection

W1025 The gap between column and shearplate is ignored in RISAConnection

W1026 The gap between girder and shearplate is ignored in RISAConnection.

W1030

Unsupported shape of shear plate. Theshape of shear plate has been changedto a rectangular in connection "Con-nection (number)".

W1031 The clip angle has been moved tobeam's K-distance in RISAConnection

W1032 The end plate has been moved tobeam's K-distance in RISAConnectionW1041 RISAConnection is ignoring chamfers in


Code Message Explanationshear plate from connection "Con-nection (number)"

W1100The clearance between secondarybeam and clip angle is ignored inRISAConnection

W1101Unsupported weld type. The weld typehas been changed in RISAConnection to"Weld Type".

W1103The gap between Column (Girder) andBeam is changed to zero in RISACon-nection

W1104 The distance between the beam andthe flange plates is changed to zero.

If there is a gap between the flange plate and the moment beamthe program will ignore this and assume there is no gap.

W1105 RISAConnection is ignoring theStiffener from "Connection (number)"

For many connections RISAConnection does not perform stiffenerchecks. In these cases the connection is designed but the stiffeneris not considered.

W1106 RISAConnection is ignoring the deckfill from "Connection (number)"

W1107RISAConnection is ignoring the Loosefill from connection "Connection (num-ber)"

W1108 RISAConnection is ignoring the Haunchplates from "Connection (number)"RISAConnection does not consider haunch plates in the connectiondesign for any connections.

W1110RISAConnection is ignoring the Notchfrom Connection "Connection (number)"

W1111 RISAConnection is ignoring the ManualNotch from "Connection (number)"RISAConnection will not consider any notches added as a "ManualNotch"

W1117 RISAConnection is ignoring the extralength of the bolts

If there is a gap between the flange plate and the beam flange,extended bolts are required. RISAConnection, however, does notconsider the length of these bolts

W1119 RISAConnection used the minimum bolthorizontal edge distance

W1120 RISAConnection used the minimum boltvertical edge distance

W1122 RISAConnection used the minimummoment bolt horizontal edge distance

W1126RISAConnection is ignoring the SeatAngle and Seat Plate from connection"Connection (number)"

W1127RISAConnection is ignoring the FittingPlate from connection "Connection(number)"

W1128RISAConnection is ignoring the FoldedPlate from connection "Connection(number)"

W1131RISAConnection is ignoring the bottomnotch of the Beam from connection"Connection (number)"



Error Messages in the RISA-Tekla Link


W1136RISAConnection is ignoring the weldgap from connection "Connection (num-ber)"

W1137RISAConnection is ignoring the weldbacking bar from connection "Con-nection (number)"

W1143 RISAConnection used the minimum boltedge top and bot distance

W2001TeklaStructures supports only equalwelds on doubler plates in connection"Connection (number)"

W2201TeklaStructures supports only fulldepth stiffeners in connection "Con-nection (number)"

W3000Unsupported hole type: RISACon-nection is using the default hole typeSTD

W3001 Unsupported weld type: RISACon-nection is using the default weld E70

W3002 Unsupported bolt type: RISAConnectionis using the default bolt A307

W3003Unsupported clip angle: RISACon-nection is using the default clip angleL4X3X5/16

W3004Unsupported member shape: RISACon-nection is using the default shapeW16X40

W3005 Unsupported Material: RISAConnectionis using the default material A36RISAConnection allows A36, A529, A572, A588, A852, A913 andA992 steel materials.



E0001 Unsupported Connection Type This will occur if you have assigned a connection to RISAConnectionthat is not supported.

E0002Member shape type not supportedfor this connectionIf you are using a shape or shape type in this connection that is notsupported in RISAConnection you will get this message.

E0101Column member must be vertical(within 15 degrees) for RISACon-nection

The column must be nearly vertical for the connection to go toRISAConnection. Beam/column connections will be assumed to be per-fectly orthogonal.

E0103 Beam must be horizontal (within15 degrees) for RISAConnection

The beam must be nearly vertical for the connection to go to RISACon-nection. Beam/column connections will be assumed to be perfectlyorthogonal.

E0104Connection member must be ortho-gonal (within 15 degrees) forRISAConnection

Girder/beam and column/beam connections are brought into RISACon-nection orthogonally. If the connection is not within 15 degrees fromorthogonal then the connection will not go to RISAConnection.

E0201Member center line must align fora valid RISAConnection

For columns the horizontal position must be defined as "Middle". Forcolumns the vertical position must be defined as "Middle". For beamsthe plane position must be defined as "Middle". If these options are set


Code Message Explanationto anything else they will not go to RISAConnection.

E0202 Invalid member rotation for avalid RISAConnection

For girder/beam connections the girder rotation position must be"Top" or "Below". For column/beam or girder/beam connections thebeam rotation position must be "Top" or "Below". If these options areset to anything else they will not go to RISAConnection.

E0203 Column orientation not supportedfor this connectionThe flange-plated moment connection is only supported in RISACon-nection if the connection is attached to the column flange.

E0204Connection 134 is supported forbeam and column connectionsonly.

Flange-plated moment connections are not supported in RISACon-nection for girder/beam connections.

E0301Connection 131 is supportedbetween column and beam con-nection only

This connection is only supported for column/beam connections.

E0401Requested clip angle configurationis not supported by RISACon-nection

E0402

Requested bolt group con-figuration is not supported byRISAConnection. The bolt group ismissing in "Connection (number)"

E0403Requested shear plate con-figuration is not supported byRISAConnection

E0404Requested end plate configurationis not supported by RISACon-nection

E0405Requested moment plate con-figuration is not supported byRISAConnection

E0407 Requested weld configuration isnot supported by RISAConnection

E0501 RISAConnection cannot determinefastener on the primary column

E0502 RISAConnection cannot determinefastener on the primary girder

E0503 RISAConnection cannot determinefastener on the secondary beam

E1001RISAConnection does not support 2Shear Plate from "Connection(number)"

For shear plate connections RISAConnection can only support a singleshear plate.

E1004

RISAConnection does not supportconnections with both transversestiffeners and doubler plates in"Connection (number)"

This is a limitation of RISAConnection. If you remove either the dou-bler plates or the stiffeners and send it back to RISAConnection thenyou can get a design.

E1012 Bolt groups must be symmetricalfor a valid RISAConnection

If you delete bolts from a bolt configuration or have non-uniform ver-tical or horizontal spacing between bolts then you will get this mes-sage.

E1016 Unsupported hole type forRISAConnection





E1018 RISAConnection does not supportstaggered bolt configuration.Connections with bolt configurations that are not rectangular andorthogonal will not be brought into RISAConnection.

E1021 Bolts must be concentric with theconnection.Where there are bolts on either side of a centerline of a connectingelement the bolts must be centered on that element.

E1024Unsupported bolt group con-figuration in the flange momentplate

RISAConnection can only support two symmetric rows of bolts for theflange to flange plate connection.

E1029

RISAConnection does not supportConnections with different dis-tances from bolts to top of End-Plate and from bolts to it's bottom

E1030Requested shear plate con-figuration is not supported byRISAConnection

E1032Requested clip angle configurationis not supported by RISACon-nection

This error will occur in connection 141 is clip angles are configured as

shown:

E1033 Both clip angles must be same forRISAConnectionFor a double clip angle connection both clip angles must be the samesize and orientation.

E1034Material for both clip angles mustbe same for RISAConnectionFor a double clip angle connection both clip angles must be the samematerial.

E1036 RISAConnection only supports con-nection with bolts on the column

E1037 RISAConnection only supports con-nection with bolts on the girder

E1038 Unsupported fastener type forRISAConnection

E1041 RISAConnection only supports con-nection with weld on the beam

E1042

RISAConnection does not supportrequested bolts configuration fromconnection from "Connection (num-ber)"


Technical SupportTechnical support is an important part of the RISA package. There is no charge for technical support for alllicensed owners of the current versions of our software.

Hours: 6AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)

Before contacting technical support, you should typically do the following:

1. Please search the Help File or General Reference Manual. Most questions asked about RISA products areanswered in the Help File or General Reference Manual. Use the table of contents or index to find specifictopics and appropriate sections.

2. If you have access to the Internet, you can visit our website at www.risa.com and check out our Down-loads and Support section for release notes, updates, downloads, and frequently asked questions. We listknown issues and product updates that you can download. So, if you think the program is in error youshould see if the problem is listed and make sure you have the latest release. The FAQ (FrequentlyAsked Questions) section may also address your question.

3. Make sure you understand the problem, and make sure your question is related to the program or struc-tural modeling. Technical Support does not include engineering consulting.

4. Take a few minutes to experiment with the problem to try to understand and solve it.

For all modeling support questions, please be prepared to send us your model input file via email. We often willneed to have your model in hand to debug a problem or answer your questions.

Email: [email protected]: This method is the best way to send us a model you would like help with. Make sureyou tell us your name, company name, Key ID, phone number, and give a sufficient problem description.

Phone Support:(949) 951-5815: You can also call. But keep in mind that this works best only if your question isnot model specific and therefore doesn't require us to look at your file.



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Index

Index

General Reference Manual i

A

Application Interface 5

B

Before You Begin 1

Bolt Hole Mapping 15

C

Completing the Tekla Model 9

Configuring Connections 10

Connection Grouping 12

Connection Results Viewing in Tekla 10

Copyright 2

E

Error Messages 23

F

Folder Structure 8

G

Graphical Results View 7

Grouping Behavior 13

I

Installation 4

L

License Agreement 2

Loading 15

O

Overview 1

P

Program Capabilities 1

R

RISA Tekla Link Browser 5

RISAConnection Behavior 12

Round-tripping 19

S

Sending the Model to RISAConnection 9

Solving Connections 16

Solving in RISAConnection 10

System Requirements 2

T

Technical Support 4, 26

Toolbar 5

V

Viewing Results (in RISAConnection) 16

Viewing Results (in Tekla) 18

W

Warning Messages 20

General Reference RISA-Tekla Link

Documents

tekla model

risatekla linkversion

risa tekla link browser

overviewthe risatekla

tekla users

teklaconnection link

connection results

connection grouping