How to model this Steel union?

[Anonymous]

Which structural type is the correct one to model this steel union?
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[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

I think plates and bracing as panels, bolts as supports

[Anonymous]

Thanks Rafal, im gonna try it and see what happens

[Anonymous]

I have another question; how can i model the welding between panels?

[Rafal.Gaweda]

Hi @Anonymous

I think You are looking for this software.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the reply @Rafal.Gaweda; but im looking for something simplier; like create a new material named "weld" with his respective propertiesand put it between panels like a small solid? Is that possible?