Web Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab

Setting Description
General
  • Side Selection ? Sets the side to either connect shape or support plate.
  • Positoin Selection ? Sets the web side of the shape to be connected (Left or Right side), which is to be used for attaching the web plate. When Both sides is selected, a plate is attached to both sides of the web.
  • WP to Gusset Face ? Sets the Work Point distance to the gusset face. This is the center point for members in connection used for detailing purpose.
  • Shape Class ? Sets the class for angle shape of the selected connection. Only shapes that are equal-sided angles and unequal-sided angles can be selected.
  • Shape Size ? Sets the size for the selected shape of web angle.
  • Turn Angles ? When checked, the long and short side of the web angle are exchanged so that the long side is situated at the connecting shape.
  • Use Plate ? When checked, the uses plate for brace connection. The Longitudinal/Transverse Spacings settings thus disabled.
Longitudinal Spacing
  • 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.
  • Edge Distance (w2) ? Sets the distance from the end of the shape to the center of the last bolt.
  • Distance Between (w3) ? Sets the distance between the center of the bolts.
  • Slot Length ? Sets the slot length.
Transverse Spacing
  • 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.
  • Gause Distance ? Sets the distance from the edge to the center of the first bolt.
  • 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.
Flange Plate
  • Cope Length ? Sets the length of the cope on the flange plate.
  • Cope Clearence ? Sets the clearance offset for the cope on the plate.
  • Plate Thickness ? Sets the thickness of the plate used for the flange.