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❖ “Rule based joints” will not have the intelligence to
“auto-shift” the secondary member slightly to facilitate a
connection. Such requirements are commonplace in steel
detailing when incoming members need to be shifted
slightly to avoid clashes and make erection possible.
❖ A typical example (see Figure 3) would be the need to
shift the horizontal bracing in flooring systems away from
the beam-beam intersection points to avoid clashes with
connection plate.
❖ “Rule based Joints” typically do not combine incoming
elements to create a single common connection if the
situation demands it.
❖ For example (see Figure 4), two horizontal braces will
connect to the same point separately, creating a clash
between the gusset plates, rather than using a single
common gusset plate.
IntelliConnect is an advanced technology which attempts to address these issues which are common in
building detailing. IntelliConnect automatically determines which connection type is more appropriate
for the selected profiles by checking their type, location and orientation. It automatically alters
connection parameters if necessary, and creates a feasible & practicle connection.
IntelliConnect Scope
IntelliConnect can automatically create connections for various types of elements and profiles.
IntelliConnect can provide solution for 36 different
cases grouped in 9 categories. These categories can
be listed as follows:
• Splice connections
• Batten plate connections
• Sag rod connections
• Vertical bracing connections
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