OpenBridge Modeler

Beam Column Flange Connection - Support tab

Used to set support structure of the connection.


SettingDescription
T-Shape


  • Shape Class – Sets the type of shape. Default is DIN_T.
  • Shape Size – Sets the size of the shape. Default is T20.
  • Length – Sets the length of the shape. A positive value determines the length . A negative value is read as its absolute value. A value of zero sets the length to match the width of the connect shape. The default is 0.
Weld Plate


  • Length – Sets the weld plate length. A positive value determines the length. A negative value is read as its absolute value. A value of zero sets a length to match the width of the connect shape. The default is 0.
  • Width – Sets the width for the weld plate. A positive value determines the width. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 25 or 1 depending on the units setting.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness for the weld plate. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is read as its absolute value. A value of 0 is not permitted. The default is 5 or 0.2 depending on the units setting.
Support Base


  • Width – Sets the base plate dimension in the direction of the connect shape. A positive value determines the width. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 50 or 2 depending on the units setting.
  • Base Thickness – Sets the base plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 5 or 0.2 depending on the units setting.
  • Support Height – Sets the height of the support plate. A positive value determines the height. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 150 or 6 depending on the units setting.
  • Chamfer X / Chamfer Y – Sets the dimensions of the chamfer on the lower corner of the support plate, in X and Y direction respectively. A positive value determines the chamfer size. A negative value is read as its absolute value. A value of 0 for either Chamfer X or Chamfer Y indicates no chamfer is to be created. The default is 20 and 80 or 0.8 and 3.2 depending on the units setting.
  • Chamfer – Sets the dimension of the chamfer on the upper corner of the support plate. A positive value determines the chamfer size. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.
  • Support Thickness – Sets the support plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is read as its absolute value. The default is 5 or 0.2 depending on the units setting.