Steel Base Plate by FEM Analysis & Design

Module Summary

• Analyzes and designs individual steel base plates using a behind-the-scenes finite element model
• Incorporates either ASD or LRFD design methodology
• Includes full rolled steel section database for column selection
• Allows 0 or 90 degree column orientation on plate
• Allows column to be offset from center of plate
• Incorporates axial loads, biaxial shear loads, and biaxial moments
• Provides flexible method of defining anchor bolt locations and strengths
• Reports plate bending stress ratio, plate bearing stress ratio, bolt tension stress ratio and bolt shear stress ratio
• Includes rich, 3D graphics that support zoom, pan, and many customizable view options