It would be nice if bolts had a line or some sort of indicator that gave a visual representation of where threads stopped on each bolt/bolted connection.
Designing to the X condition... A325X = Bearing-type connection with threads excluded from the shear plane.
Currently we still have to stop, check diameter, reference a table/memory, and place a measurement to confirm each connection meets the engineering.
It would also be nice if this was built into the macro, and a contextual drop down allowed us to choose between the connection types.
FYI:
A325 Connection Types SC N X
Slip critical connection. |
Bearing type connection with threads included in the shear plane. |
Bearing-type connection with threads excluded from the shear plane. |