OpenBridge Modeler

Shear Studs Library Dialog

Only Shear connector type user can currently model natively in OBM is the shear stud.

Setting Description
Add Shear Studs Press the folder icon to create a new shear connector. When the edit box appears in the shear connector list, accept the default name or enter a new name then hit the Enter key.
Delete Shear Studs Delete a shear connector by highlighting the name in the list and press the Delete (X) button.
Shear Stud The following information defines a shear stud connector
Setting Description
Template Name Enter a name for the Shear Stud being input
Total Height Enter the height of the shear connector in inches.
Stud Diameter Enter the shaft diameter of the shear connector in inches.
Head Height Enter the thickness of the head of the stud in inches.
Head Diameter Enter the diameter of the head of the shear stud in inches.
Material Select the material to be used from the drop-down list. The materials are those shown in the material table for the Steel sections.
Save Press this button to save all changes and exit the dialog.
Cancel Press this button to exit the dialog without saving changes.

Parent topic: Shear Stud Definition