Placement Options for Support Frames
Below are some common options you may need to choose from when placing Frame supports such as L-Frame, U-Frame, T-Frame, etc.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Frame Height | When placing either a U-Frame or a L-Frame using the Input the Frame height defined in the Options section of the Properties dialog defines the length of steel from the top of the horizontal beam to the top end of the frame as shown in the figures below: |
| Horizontal Offset | The support frames (U-Frames, L-Frames, T-Frames) have a property for Horizontal Offset. If a value is specified when placing a U-Frame or T-Frame, then two additional connectors will be created that are offset from the original connect point, which by default, is the center of the horizontal support beam. You will need to select one of the connector points from the Path Placement dialog during the placement procedure. Depending on which point you define, the pipe will be offset to either side of center as shown below: If a Horizontal Offset is defined when placing an L-Frame support, the offset is applied from the open end of the horizontal support beam as shown below: |
| Orientation Option | This setting applies when you are placing either an L-Frame, or a side mounted Cantilever support. It will determine which side the connecting steel frame is oriented in relation to the horizontal support beam. For instance, the L-Frame support shown above is using a Left orientation value. If you are placing a support on the side of a column or wall etc, the steel and bolts need to be oriented correctly depending on which side of the structure the support is attaching to. |
