Brace Splice Connection - Connect tab

Setting Description
Member Selection Sets the current memebr#, selected from the available connection members.
WP to 1st bolt Sets the Work Point distance to 1st bolt. This is the center point for members in connection, used for detailing purpose.
Longitudinal Spacing Specifies the dimensions for lateral spacings at Gusset side:
  • Number ? Sets the number of bolts to be placed on the X axis.
  • Edge Distance (w1) ? Sets the distance from the start of the shape to the center of the first bolt.
  • Distance Between (w2) ? Sets the distance between the center of the bolts in longitudinal direction.
  • Edge Distance (w3) ? Sets the distance from the end of the shape to the center of the last bolt.
  • Slot Length ? Sets the slotted hole distance along longitudinal direction.
Transverse Spacing Specifies the dimensions for vertical spacings at Gusset side:
  • Number ? Sets the number of bolts to be placed on the Y axis.
  • Edge Distance (g1) ? Sets the distance from the edge to the center of the first bolt.
  • Edge Distance (g2) ? Sets the distance between the center of the bolts.
  • Distance Between (g3) ? Sets the distance between the center of the bolts.
Bolts
  • Bolt Type ? Sets the bolt style from the drop-down list.
  • Diameter ? Sets the hole diameter of the selected bolt from the drop-down list of bolt diameter table.
  • Workloose ? Sets the clearance between bolt and hole diameter.
  • Additional Length ? Sets an additional length to the bolts extension outside the nut.
  • Turn ? When checked, the bolt direction is inverted. Available when not welded.
  • Weld ? When checked, the shapes are welded, instead of bolting.