OpenBridge Modeler

Stiffener Distribution - Connect tab

Used to add welding to stiffeners being distributed.

SettingDescription
Uniform Welding When checked, each stiffener will have same welding parameters.
Stiffener Number Selects the desired stiffener number from the list to set different parameters.
Welding
  • Weld Style – Sets the kind of weld seam to be created in the model. The style name for the welds if a weld has to be effected.
  • Weld Flange Side – When checked, welds the plates to the flange side of the connection shape instead of bolting.
  • Weld Web Side – When checked, welds the plates to the web side of the connection shape.
  • Thickness – Indicates the thickness of the selected style of the weld seams. Can be overwritten to set the thickness different from the style definition.
Group When checked, the stiffeners and welds grouped together with shape. If the selected shape is already part of an existing group then the created objects are added to that group.
Reset Resets the parameters of every stiffeners to default values in the selected configuration.