SPACTF

 

Purpose:  Used in block fracture strength and polar moment of inertia calculations for effects of curvature on flange splice bolts. 

 

-->    Given in girder input

 

Longitudinal spacing (inches or mm) of bolts in top flange splice plates.  Default is minimum spacing per AASHTO 10.24.5.2 (LFD) or 6.13.2.6.1 (LRFD).

 

 

Related topic:

Girder Definition Input Reference