OpenBridge Modeler

Splice Connection - Top/Bottom tab

Used to enter the settings for the upper and lower splice.

SettingDescription
Longitudinal Spacing - Top / Bottom
  • Number of Shape Direction – Sets the number of bolts in shape direction.
  • Edge Distance Outside – Sets the projection of the splices beyond the last bolt.
  • Edge Distance Inside – Sets the distance from the starting point of the shape to the first bolt.
  • Distance Between – Sets the inner distance from one bolt to the other.
Transversal Spacing - Top / Bottom
  • Number Transversal – Sets the number of bolts transversal to the shape direction.
  • Edge Distance Outside – Sets the distance of the plate beyond the outmost bolts.
  • Inner Distance – Sets the distance from one bolt to the other.
  • Distance Between – For more than 2 bolts in transversal direction, this value sets the distance from one outer bolt to the other.
Thickness - Top / Bottom
  • Thickness – Sets the splice plate thickness from the drop-down list. If you have activated the free selection option, you can enter this value directly. The thickness is effective for Flange plates only.
  • Vertical Offset – Sets offset of the plate to the shape center. The offset moves the splices in transversal direction to the shape.
Welding
  • Welding – When checked, no bolts and drill holes will be inserted, but the parts will be welded with each other. Length settings are still valid.
  • (Edit Style) – Opens the Weld Styles dialog, where welding styles are manipulated.
  • Length – Sets the length of the splice to be welded.
  • As – Sets the desired value for the weld thickness, overriding the default weld style thickness.
  • Weld Style – Displays the weld style to be used, one selected from the drop-down list.