OpenBridge Modeler

Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Connect tab

Used to define bolts and holes drilled on the connecting shape and stiffener plates.
SettingDescription
Bolts
  • Bolt Type – Sets the bolt type from the installed bolt database's. Select the required bolt type from the list. The default is the first type in the list.
  • Flip Bolt – When checked, flips the direction of bolts that connect the cleat and connecting shapes.
Holes
  • Diameter – Sets the diameter of the holes. Enter a positive value to determine the diameter. Default is 16 or 0.6 depending on the units setting.
  • Workloose – Sets the allowance for the holes workloose for the holes. Enter a positive value to determine the workloose. Default is 1 or 0.04 depending on the units setting .
  • Edge Distance – Sets the distance between the center of the hole to the stiffener plate edge in vertical direction. Enter a positive value to determine the distance (refer to the drawing above). A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 19 or 0.75 depending on the units setting.
  • Match Purlin – When checked, the Edge Distance automatically matches the Purlin shape (connecting shape) taken from Purlin database. Disables the Edge Distance.
  • AUS Standard – Enabled when Match Purlin is checked. Enables matching purlin edge distance from purlin database.
Options
  • Group – When checked, creates group for connecting member with clip angle. The selected shape, plates, stiffeners 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.