OpenBridge Modeler

Purlin Connection - Bolting tab

Used to set the dimensions of the bolting components including the drill holes of the connection.
SettingDescription
Holes
  • Number Transv. – Sets the number of drill holes in transversal direction of the purlin shape. This value defines the number of bolts in beam direction.
  • Distance Transv. – Sets the spacing of bolts in beam direction. This value indicates the axis distance at two or more drill holes.
  • No. Length – Sets the number of drill holes in shape direction of the purlin course. This value indicates the number of bolts in purlin direction.
  • Dist. Long. – Sets the spacing of bolts in purlin direction. This value indicates the axis distance at two or more drill holes.
Bolts
  • Bolt Style – Sets the bolt type (e.g. DIN 7990) for the connection, selected from the drop-down list.
  • Dia – Sets the bolt diameter for the connection.
  • Workloose – Sets the clearance for the connection.
Options
  • Offset – Sets the offset value for the bolted connection in longitudinal direction. If you enter positive values, the drill holes are moved in shape direction of the purlin course; negative values move them in the opposite shape direction.
List

Displays the list of available database entries for the current connection.

Select the desired connection by clicking an entry. In the different list fields, the data on which the connection is based are displayed.