OpenBridge Modeler

Web Brace Chinese Connection - General tab

SettingDescription
Gusset Plate
  • Arch Gusset – When checked, enables Arch Radius.
  • Distance along Beam – Sets the distance of plate along the beam.
  • Distance along Column – Sets the distance of plate along the column.
  • Thickness – Set the thickness of the gusset plate.
  • Head Length – Sets the head length.
  • Head Width – Sets the head width.
  • Arc Radius – Enabled for Arch Gusset. Sets the radius of arc gusset.
  • Gap between Beam/Plate – Sets the gap between the plate and the beam.
  • Gap with Brace – Sets the gap between the plate and the brace.
  • Gusset Height – Sets the gusset height from the base of the beam.
  • Inner Offset – Sets the offset distance between inner gusset and the head.
Inner Gusset
  • Distance – Sets the distance of inner gusset from the plate.
  • Width – Sets the width of the gusset.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness of the gusset.
Options
  • Group – When checked, the selected shape, gusset plates, brace shapes and bolts are arranged to form a group. If the selected shape is already part of an existing group then the created objects are added to that group.
  • With Bolts – Enabled for Group. When checked, the bolts are added to that group.
Shim Plate in ... Settings for Shim Plate in Web/Gusset or in Flange:
  • Has Plates – When checked, includes the plates and enables the dimension settings.
  • Gap – Sets the gap between plates/
  • Length – Length of the Shim plate.
  • Width – Width of the Shim plate.
  • Slot Length – Sets the length of the slot.
  • Thickness Pattern – Indicates the thickness pattern, the number @ gap.
  • Default – When checked, applies default plate dimension.