Steel Connection
Bolt group and weld design per SBC 306 Chapter J
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
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Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | — |
| Factored Demand | kN |
| Bolt Diameter | mm |
| Bolt Shear Strength Fnv | MPa |
| Number of Bolts | - |
| Shear Planes | - |
| Plate Thickness | mm |
| Plate Ultimate Strength | MPa |
| Weld Size | mm |
| Weld Length | mm |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Steel Connection calculator do?
- Bolt group and weld design per SBC 306 Chapter J. It references SBC 306 (Saudi Code for Steel Structures).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Steel Connection calculator use?
- The Steel Connection calculator references SBC 306 (Saudi Code for Steel Structures).
- What inputs does the Steel Connection calculator need?
- The Steel Connection calculator takes 10 inputs: Connection Type, Factored Demand (kN), Bolt Diameter (mm), Bolt Shear Strength Fnv (MPa), Number of Bolts, Shear Planes, Plate Thickness (mm), Plate Ultimate Strength (MPa), Weld Size (mm), Weld Length (mm).
- Is the Steel Connection calculator verified?
- Steel Connection is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.