OpenBridge Modeler

Truss Connection - Load Point tab

Used to specify points on the truss used in Bentley Substation to synchronize and map load points to hookpoints (locators for electrical components).

SettingDescription
Load Points table Lists the load points in the truss.

Columns:

  • Points - Lists the number given to the load points.
  • X Offset - Sets the offset distance for the point in the truss X direction.
  • BF - When on, a load point is added to the bottom front chord.
  • BB - When on, a load point is added to the bottom back chord.
  • TF - When on, a load point is added to the top front chord.
  • TB - When on, a load point is added to the top back chord.
  • Y Offset - Sets the offset distance for the point in the truss Y direction.
  • Z Offset - Sets the offset distance for the point in the truss Z direction.
Add (point) Adds a load point to the table.
Points Count Adds point loads to the table based on the number you enter in the adjacent field. X Offset for each is automatically calculated based on the length of the truss.
Remove (point) Removes the selected point load from the table.
Same Offset Sets Y Offset for all point loads on the table based on the value you enter in the adjacent field.
Show Load Points When on, the load points are displayed in the model.
Force table
Under Construction (to be supported in the future): Load points in the left points table will have one or more load case associations from the right force table.