OpenBridge Modeler

Stiffener Location Wizard dialog

Used to parametrically place stiffeners along the selected beam.

Opens when the Wizard button is clicked on the Stiffener Placement dialog.

SettingDescription
Number of Stiffeners Select the number of stiffeners to be placed by the wizard along the selected beam.
Stiffener Select the stiffener template.
Side of Web Select either the Left or Right side of the web, looking station ahead.
Align Select either Vertical (typical for stiffeners at supports) or Normal to Top Flange (intermediate locations) to place stiffeners accordingly. Location distance is measured along the top flange when Normal to Top Flange is selected.
Location Type Select to place the stiffeners at either Absolution locations or at a Ratio along the beam length.
Start Station Offset (Optional) Type a start station offset distance from the beam group start station to the first stiffener to be placed by the wizard.
End Station Offset (Optional) Type a end station offset distance from the beam group end station to the last stiffener to be placed by the wizard.