OpenBridge Modeler

Splice Connection C1 - Flange tab

Used to set bolts in both vertical and horizontal directions, the flange plate dimensions and welding options.

SettingDescription
Bolts Longitudinal
  • Number – Sets the number of bolts in horizontal direction.
  • Edge Distance Outside – Sets the projection of the splices beyond the last bolt.
  • Edge Distance Inside – Sets the distance from the starting point of the shape to the first bolt.
  • Distance – Sets the inner distance from one bolt to the other.
Bolts Transverse
  • Number – Sets the number of bolts transversal to the shape direction.
  • Edge Distance Outside – Sets the distance of the plate beyond the outmost bolts.
  • Edge Distance Inside – Sets the distance from one bolt to the other.
  • Distance – For more than 2 bolts in transversal direction, this value sets the distance from one outer bolt to the other.
Plate
  • Thickness – Sets the splice plate thickness from the drop-down list.
  • Vertical Offset – Sets offset of the plate to the shape center. The offset moves the splices in transversal direction to the shape.
Welding Sets the joint plates.
  • Welding – When checked, no bolts and drill holes will be inserted, but the parts will be welded with each other. Length settings are still valid.
  • Length – Sets the length of the splice to be welded.
  • As – Sets the desired value for the weld thickness, overriding the default weld style thickness.
  • Weld Style – Displays the weld style to be used, one selected from the drop-down list.