OpenBridge Modeler

Endplates - Connect tab

Used to set bolting and welding parameters.

SettingDescription
Bolt Settings
  • Bolt Style – Sets the type of bolts to be used for the connection from the drop-down list, (e.g., DIN 6914).
  • (Edit Style) – Opens the Bolt Styles dialog, where bolt styles are manipulated. You can edit the current bolt style or create a new.
  • Dia – Sets the specify the bolt diameter for the connection.
  • Workloose – Sets the required clearance of the bolted connection, in most cases 2 mm.
Weld Settings
  • Weld Style – Sets the kind of weld seam to be created in the model. The style name for the welds if a weld has to be effected.
  • (Edit Style) – Opens Weld Styles dialog used to process the weld style or to create a new style.
  • Weld Flange Side – When checked, welds the plates to the flange side of the connection shape instead of bolting.
  • Weld Web Side – When checked, welds the plates to the web side of the connection shape.
  • Thickness – Indicates the thickness of the selected style of the weld seams. Can be overwritten to set the thickness different from the style definition.