OpenBridge Modeler

Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Joint tab

Used to set structure of the C1 connection.


SettingDescription
Angle Shape


  • Shape Type – Sets the type of shape. Default is DIN_WINKEL_UNGLEICH.
  • Shape Size – Sets the size of the shape. Default is L100x75x9.
  • Weld on Support – When checked, the angle shape is welded on the support shape.
Cleat


  • Cleat Type – Sets the position of the cleat plate.
    • Left– creates the plate on the left side of the web of the connect shape.
    • Right– creates the plate on the right side of the web of the connect shape.
    • Both– creates two plates on both sides.
  • Thickness – Sets the plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.
End Plate


  • Flat File – When checked, creates plate by using flat type shape.
  • Seated – When checked, the End Plate would seat on the lower flange of the connect shape rather than attached on the end of the shape .
  • Tolerance – Sets the tolerance of the plate size to the size of the flat shape from the shape database for determining whether or not the plate can be created by using flat shape. A positive value determines the tolerance. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 1 or 0.04 depending on the units setting.
  • Thickness – Sets the plate thickness. A positive value determines the thickness. A negative value is to be read as its absolute value. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.
  • Height Offset – Sets the offset of the End Plate to the upper flange of the connect shape. A positive value increases the height while a negative value decreases the height. The default is 10 or 0.4 depending on the units setting.