Add steel column base connections to the model

A steel base connection can be included in the model and designed after analysis

To add a steel base connection to the model, the following steps can be adopted in Sumo:

  • Under the Connections tab, click on Baseplate
  • Select the columns in the model space
  • The steel baseplate will be added to the bottom of the columns
  • Define a plate material and a holding-down bolt material
  • After a successful analysis, go to the Design links workspace
  • Under the Design tab, click on BasePl
  • Select the baseplate in the model space and click Enter
  • The Baseplate module will open
  • You will now be able to design and analyse the baseplate