OpenBridge Modeler

Box Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab

Used to set shape dimensions and the grouping options.
SettingDescription
Main
  • Shorten Shape 1 – Sets the length to be cut on the first shape. A positive value determines the shorten length. A negative value will extended the first shape towards the second shape. The default is 0.
  • Gap – Sets the gap between the end of two connecting shapes. A positive value determines the gap. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 5 or 0.2 depending on the units setting.
  • Cleat Thickness – Sets the Cleat plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.
Weld Plate
  • Create Plates – When checked, creates Weld Plates.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. A zero value is not permitted. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.
  • Length – Sets the dimension of the Weld Plate along the direction of the X-Axis of the connecting shape. A positive value determines the length. A negative value is read as its absolute value. A zero value will match the length to the width of the shape. The default is 0.
  • Width – Sets the dimension of the Weld Plate in the direction of the connecting shape. A positive value determines the width. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. A zero value is not permitted. The default is 40 or 1.6 depending on the units setting.
Options
  • Group – When checked, the selected shape, plate and other created objects 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.
  • Flip Bolt – When checked, flips the bolts.
  • With Bolts – When checked, the bolts are added to that group.
  • Bolt Type – Sets the type of the bolt being created. The default is DIN 7990.
Web Cut When checked, enables creating poly-cut on box beam.
  • Cut Radius – Sets the round radius of the corner of the Web Cut. A positive value determines the cut radius. A negative value of value will be read as its absolute value. The default is 30 or 1.2 depending on the units setting.
  • Cut Length – Sets the length of the Flange Plate to the connect shape. A positive value determines the length. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. A zero value is not permitted. The default is 300 or 12 depending on the units setting.