Cope - US Cope
Used to make special connections that are earthquake-proof. Here, joists adjoining the flange are coped.
Accessed from:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Distance | Shortens the shape relative to its original length. |
| Flange Thickness | Sets the distance between the top and bottom surfaces of the shape and the top and bottom surfaces of the cope notches. |
| Both sides equal | When on, the cope notches are applied equally on the top and on the bottom of the shape. Selecting Both sides equal disables the 2nd side settings group. |
| Turn | When on, rotates the cope by 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the shape. |
| Slope/Horiz | When on, the notch is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the shape. When off, the notch is horizontal or parallel the longitudinal axis of the shape. |
| Flange Offset | Sets the distance from the outer side of the upper and lower flanges to the connected shape. |
| Hole center - flange | Sets the vertical distance between the upper/lower cope notches to the relief holes. |
| Diameter | Sets the diameters of the Radial and Access Hole relief treatments. |
| Hole center | Sets the horizontal distance between the connecting shape's web edge and the notch relief holes. |
| Cut Angle | Sets the angle of the oblique cuts at the end of the shape. |
| Hole center - end | Sets the length of the straight sections at the inner side of the flanges. |
