Input Link Hinge Library

PURPOSE: Define a link hinge so it can be rated.

Parameters

tbLinkHingeLibrary

Field

Type

Units

Description

Name

text

Pin Hinge Name

WebThk

real

INC

Web Thickness

LinkPltThk

real

INC

Link Plate Thickness

PinDiam

real

INC

Pin Diameter

V

real

INC

Link plate top clearance.

W

real

INC

Link plate side clearance.

SpacerThk

real

INC

Spacer between web and link plate - thickness in inches.

LPFy

real

KSI

Link plate Fy. (ksi)

LPFu

real

KSI

Link plate ultimate shear capacity, Fu (ksi) (Default = 27 + 0.8Fy)

PinFy

real

KSI

Pin Fy (ksi)

WebFy

real

KSI

Web Fy (ksi)