Class MomentSpecification

The moment specification options.

Inheritance

System.Object

MomentSpecification

Inherited Members

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Namespace: DesignData.SDS2.Model

Assembly: DesignData.SDS2.Model.dll

Syntax

public class MomentSpecification

Remarks

Since moment options are largely shared, and there are only two distinct connection types, we just have one class for moment connections. Simply set the MomentType and proceed to set applicable properties.

Properties

BoltDiameter

The bolt diameter to use for bolts fastening moment connection material

Declaration

public double BoltDiameter { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
System.Double

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Bolted and AutoBoltDiameter is false.

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

BoltPattern

The bolt pattern to use in a moment plate

Declaration

public MomentBoltPattern BoltPattern { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
MomentBoltPattern

Remarks

Only valid for end plate bolted. If ConnectionType is to be MBMA, set that first or this may not work. Then set EndPlates.

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

BoltType

The BoltType to use for bolts attaching moment connection material.

Declaration

public BoltType BoltType { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
BoltType

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Bolted and AutoBoltType is false

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

ColumnWebDoublerSide

The location of a doubler plate on the web of a column.

Declaration

public ColumnWebDoublerSide ColumnWebDoublerSide { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
ColumnWebDoublerSide

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

ConnectionMaterial

The kind of extra material to add to a connection for the moment

Declaration

public MomentConnectionMaterial ConnectionMaterial { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
MomentConnectionMaterial

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

ConnectionType

Declaration

public MomentConnectionType ConnectionType { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
MomentConnectionType

Remarks

Only valid for any value besides AISC_Eurocode if it's an AISC bolted moment end plate connection. Then it can be MBMA

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

EndPlates

Options for the ends of the end plates used

Declaration

public EndPlateEndOption EndPlates { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
EndPlateEndOption

Remarks

This field is only valid if ConnectionType is MBMA. Set this before setting BoltPattern.

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

GrooveAngle

The angle of bevel on the flange of the beam. From a very short list of allowed options, named in degrees.

Declaration

public GrooveAngle GrooveAngle { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
GrooveAngle

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Welded

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

IsAutoBoltDiameter

If true, the system will determine a bolt diameter automatically.

Declaration

public bool IsAutoBoltDiameter { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
System.Boolean

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Bolted

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

IsAutoBoltType

If true, set BoltType based on settings from setup. If false, this must be set by the user or API

Declaration

public bool IsAutoBoltType { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
System.Boolean

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Bolted

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

IsDesignForDoublers

applies when MomentType is Bolted or Welded and when this end of the beam frames to the flange of a column whose shape is a flanged shape such as wide flange.

When true, the system initially creates the connection with web doubler plates only if doublers are necessary given the moment load on this end of the beam. Connection design locks for "Column Web Doublers" become available regardless of whether or not web doublers are actually designed. If valid entries are made to one or more of these locks, web doublers are designed around those entries even if doublers are not required.

When false, the system does not check to see if doublers are needed and, as a result, will not design doublers. A warning in the Connection Design Calculations and Expanded Connection Design Calculations tells you that the check has been turned off.

Declaration

public bool IsDesignForDoublers { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
System.Boolean

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

IsDesignForStiffeners

applies when this beam end's MomentType is Bolted or Welded and that same end of the beam frames to the flange of a column whose shape is a flanged shape such as wide flange.

When true, the system creates column flange stiffeners opposite to the beam moment connection based on the choice made to Job Setup > Moment Plate Design Criteria > the "Flange stiffeners" section > "Design depth." That option sets whether connection design always designs full-depth stiffeners or sometimes designs half-depth stiffeners or sometimes designs no stiffeners. Connection design locks for " Column Flange Stiffeners" become available regardless of whether or not the stiffeners are actually designed. If valid entries are made to one or more of these locks, flange stiffeners are designed per those entries even if the stiffeners are not required.

When false, the system does not check to see if stiffeners are needed and, as a result, does not design stiffeners. A warning in the Connection Design Calculations and Expanded Connection Design Calculations tells you that the check has been turned off.

Declaration

public bool IsDesignForStiffeners { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
System.Boolean

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

MomentPlateLocation

Where to put the moment plates for the moment connection

Declaration

public MomentPlateLocation MomentPlateLocation { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
MomentPlateLocation

Remarks

Only valid for end plate bolted

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

MomentType

The moment connection type to set

Declaration

public MomentType MomentType { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
MomentType

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

ReEntrantCut

The re-entrant cut method to use for a welded moment connection

Declaration

public ReEntrantCut ReEntrantCut { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
ReEntrantCut

Remarks

Only valid when MomentType is Welded

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

SeismicMomentConnection

Declaration

public AutomaticYesNo SeismicMomentConnection { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
AutomaticYesNo

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

UseInnerFlangePlates

Automatic applies a setup choice (Job Setup > Design Criteria > "Use inner flange plates for beam splice moment").

Yes specifies that the system design the bolted moment connection using inner flange plates. A total of four inner flange plates may be designed: 1) an upper NS inner flange plate, 2) an upper FS inner flange plate, 3) a lower NS inner flange plate and 4) a lower FS inner flange plate.

No instructs the system to create only top and bottom bolted moment flange plates.

Declaration

public AutomaticYesNo UseInnerFlangePlates { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
AutomaticYesNo

Remarks

This field is only effective if this is a splice plate connection, with a Bolted MomentType and the ConnectionMaterial is set to Plate.

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

Methods

Dispose(Boolean)

Declaration

protected virtual void Dispose(bool disposing)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
System.Boolean	disposing

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.

Finalize()

Declaration

protected void Finalize()

Exceptions

Type	Condition
InvalidOperationException	This will be thrown when attempting to set a value that is not valid for the current MomentType. Be sure to set MomentType first, then set other parameters.