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Why won't the Steel Base Plate module display any results?

 

The Steel Base Plate module uses AISC methods to solve a typical base plate.  Those methods do not currently include recommendations for how to handle situations where all anchors experience net uplift forces.  The solution to that situation is complex and depends largely on the shape of the column section, the orientation of the bolt pattern, and an analysis of yield line patterns.  So it is no surprise that AISC does not have a closed form solution for that situation.  But it is surprising how many users' structures experience those conditions.  So please just be aware of the fact that the program will identify net uplift conditions and simply stop, because it is not capable of providing a design for conditions where all anchors experience net uplift.  It may be helpful to note the offending load combination(s), deselect it so it doesn't run, and then check the plate for the remaining conditions.  Just remember to evaluate the net uplift conditions by other means.