OpenBridge Modeler

Static Bracing - Connect tab

SettingDescription
Bolt Settings
  • Bolt Style – Sets the bolt style from the drop-down list.
  • (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 hole diameter of the selected bolt from the drop-down list of bolt diameter table.
  • Workloose – Sets the clearance between bolt and hole diameter.
  • Number Shape – Sets he number of bolts in shape direction.
  • Number Cross – Sets the number of bolts transversally to the shape direction.
  • Holes Position – Sets the position of drill holes in the rod.
  • Distance – Sets the distance from one bolt to the other in transversal direction.
Options
  • Weld Bracing – When checked, the shapes and gusset plates are not drilled. The dimensions of the gusset plates, however, are determined as if drill holes existed.
  • Plate Without Edges – When checked, the corners of the gusset plates are not bevelled but a rectangular plate is created.
  • Group – When checked, a group is formed for each rod.
  • With Bolts - When checked, the bolts are also added to that group.