OpenBridge Modeler

Beam Column Brace Connection - Dimensions tab

SettingDescription
Connection
  • Connection Type – Sets the type of connection, selected from Type1, Type2, or Type3.

    Type1 will disable rest of the settings, except Connect Distance.

  • Connect Distance – Sets the offset distance of connection shape from splice intersection,
  • Bend Distance – Sets the bend distance from plate. Enabled for Type2 connection.
  • Bend Radius – Sets the inward radius of the bend. Enabled for Type2 connection.
Vertical Plate
Note: Enabled for Connection Type 1.
  • Length – Sets the length of the vertical plate. Enabled for Type2 connection.
  • Offset – Sets the vertical plate offset.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness of the vertical plate.
Dimensions
Note: Enabled for Connection Type 3.
  • Shape Length – Sets the length of the splice shape.
  • Splice Offset – Sets the offset from flange plate to splice.
  • End Plate Thickness – Specifies the end plate thickness.
  • Flange Plate Thickness – Specifies the flange plate thickness.
  • Plate Thickness – Sets the thickness of support plate.
  • Lower Plate Thickness – Sets the thickness of the lower plate.