Cope - US Cope
Used to make special connections that are earthquake-proof. Here, joists adjoining the flange are coped.
Accessed from:Setting | Description |
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Web Distance | Shortens the shape relative to its original length. |
Flange Thickness | Sets the distance between the top and bottom surfaces of the shape and the top and bottom surfaces of the cope notches. |
Both sides equal | When on, the cope notches are applied equally on the top and on the bottom of the shape. Selecting Both sides equal disables the 2nd side settings group. |
Turn | When on, rotates the cope by 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the shape. |
Slope/Horiz | When on, the notch is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the shape. When off, the notch is horizontal or parallel the longitudinal axis of the shape. |
Flange Offset | Sets the distance from the outer side of the upper and lower flanges to the connected shape. |
Hole center - flange | Sets the vertical distance between the upper/lower cope notches to the relief holes. |
Diameter | Sets the diameters of the Radial and Access Hole relief treatments. |
Hole center | Sets the horizontal distance between the connecting shape's web edge and the notch relief holes. |
Cut Angle | Sets the angle of the oblique cuts at the end of the shape. |
Hole center - end | Sets the length of the straight sections at the inner side of the flanges. |