In an RC slab and beam floor, do I need to define the junction of primary beam/secondary beam with compatible nodes (to have same deflection)? Or does the option create a node at the junction of horizontal and vertical bars in the "analysis types" dialog take care of this?
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The 'use' of either of them depends on what kind of the connection this is. The latter is just kid of the connection you have e.g. between a primary and a secondary beam in a grillage system whereas compatible nodes are most likely to be used for a rafter - purlin connection or for bracings (see:
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