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Support CenterSample projectsMembrane cable-to-CHS column connection
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Membrane cable-to-CHS column connection

July 23, 2026
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This sample project demonstrates the modeling of an atypical cable connection to a circular hollow section (CHS) steel column.

The cable force is transferred to the column through a custom-shaped gusset plate. A simple modeling workaround is used to accurately capture the cable's pulling action on the plate. 

The gusset plate has an irregular geometry and is imported from a DXF file. This approach allows arbitrary plate shapes to be included in the Connection model without simplifying their geometry.

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