Shape Selection
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- 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.
- Use
Flat – When checked, The web angle will be made from bent plate
steel instead of angle steel.
The dimension settings are enabled to set:
- Short leg
- Long leg
- Thickness
- Bent Radius
The program will determine the actual length of the steel
plate.
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Position Selection
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- (side
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.
- 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.
Note: Enabled when
Use Flat is unchecked.
Selecting one of the following options permits you to
make additional specifications referring to the dimension.
- From
Edge – When checked, the vertical offset is measured from the upper
edge of the shape up to the upper edge of the web angle. Enables below
settings:
- Lower
Edge – When checked, the vertical offset will refer to the lower
edge of shape and web angle instead of to the upper edge.
- Up to
1st Bolt – When checked, the vertical offset will refer to the
centre of the first bolt instead of to the edges of the web angle.
- Gap – Sets the
distance to be kept between the end of the connecting shape and the supporting
shape.
- Side
Offset – Sets the distance between the web of the connected shape
and the web angles (normally 0 or a slight clearance).
- Vertical
Offset – Sets the distance the web angle is shifted from the axis
of the shape to be connected, upwards or to the right (depending on the
position). A negative entry will cause shifting in the opposite direction.
- Cut
Strainght – When checked, the connection shape will be cut
straight, instead of cutting it at the support shape contour.
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