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Did you find a resource that details HSS Tube connections in accordance with ASD? I am searching for the same reference. Thanks

Mr. Borowski, Can you recommend a spring constant for this situation?

Thank you, I will try the gap element. I am unfamiliar with the inventor tip. I will explore.... Thanks again. John Erichsen, P.E., S.E.

I am modeling a bolted connection for structural loads. I have had some sucess when I model a bolted connection in inventor and import into FEMPRO. In some instances, e.g. sloted holes, I have not had sucess. So, I am using Beam elements to apply bolt loads. My question is... Can beam...