Web Angle Connection - Data tab

In the selection list, you can see the web angle connections available in the database. In this list, you can verify the basic parameters of the connection data.

Note: Visit OpenBridge Modeler 's Bentley Communities for more information on how to create the connections database.

Setting	Description
H(kN), HZ(kN)	You can select a web angle according to the DASt guidelines. Enter the desired load in the input fields. The possible connection angles will be displayed in the selection list.
List	Displays the possible connections filed in the database. Select the desired connection by clicking it. In the different List fields, you can see the basic data of this connection. Shape ? Web angle shape. Bolt ? Bolt type used. Dia ? Bolt diameter used. Shape Direction ? Number of drill holes along the shape to be connected. Transversal Dir. ? Number of drill holes cross-wise to the shape to be connected. W1, W2, W3,... ? Distances and offsets, as shown in the below illustration: Figure 1. An illustration of a cut-up web angle connection

Setting

Description

H(kN), HZ(kN)

You can select a web angle according to the DASt guidelines. Enter the desired load in the input fields. The possible connection angles will be displayed in the selection list.

List

Displays the possible connections filed in the database. Select the desired connection by clicking it.

In the different List fields, you can see the basic data of this connection.

Shape ? Web angle shape.
Bolt ? Bolt type used.
Dia ? Bolt diameter used.
Shape Direction ? Number of drill holes along the shape to be connected.
Transversal Dir. ? Number of drill holes cross-wise to the shape to be connected.
W1, W2, W3,... ? Distances and offsets, as shown in the below illustration:
Figure 1. An illustration of a cut-up web angle connection