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U.S. Base plate connection (71)
U.S. Base plate connection (71)
U.S. Base plate connection (71) creates a base plate that connects a column to a beam.
Objects created
Base plate
Stiffeners (can only be added if the column has a W, I, or a TS profile)
Beam stiffener
Bolts
Welds
Use for
Situation |
Description |
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Base plate is connected to the beam. Beam and column stiffeners are used. |
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Beam cantilever is connected to a column with a base plate. |
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Beam cantilever is connected to a sloped column with a base plate. |
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Beam cantilever is connected to a column with a base plate. Beam stiffeners are used. |
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Beam cantilever is connected to the column with a base plate. Beam and column stiffener are used. |
Before you start
Create a beam and a column.
Selection order
Select the main part (beam).
Select the secondary part (column).
The connection is created automatically.
Part identification key
Part |
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1 |
Beam stiffener |
2 |
Stiffeners 1, 2, 4, 5 |
3 |
Base plate |
4 |
Stiffeners 3, 6, 7, 8 |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to control the stiffener chamfering and the base plate chamfers in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Stiffener chamfering
Description |
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1 |
Top chamfer width for stiffeners 1, 2, 4, 5. |
2 |
Top chamfer height for stiffeners 1, 2, 4, 5. |
3 |
Bottom chamfer height for stiffeners 1, 2, 4, 5. |
4 |
Bottom chamfer width for stiffeners 1, 2, 4, 5. |
5 |
Top chamfer width for stiffeners 3, 6, 7, 8. |
6 |
Top chamfer height for stiffeners 3, 6, 7, 8. |
7 |
Bottom chamfer height for stiffeners 3, 6, 7, 8. |
8 |
Bottom chamfer width for stiffeners 3, 6, 7, 8. |
9 |
Weld gap. |
Base plate chamfering
Description |
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1 |
Width of base plate chamfer 1. |
2 |
Height of base plate chamfer 1. |
3 |
Height of base plate chamfer 2. |
4 |
Width of base plate chamfer 2. |
5 |
Width of base plate chamfer 3. |
6 |
Height of base plate chamfer 3. |
7 |
Height of base plate chamfer 4. |
8 |
Width of base plate chamfer 4. |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to control the dimensions of the base plate, stiffeners, and beam stiffener in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Plate
Option | Description |
Default |
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Plate |
Base plate thickness, width and height. |
Thickness = 20 mm Width depends on the column profile. Height depends on the column profile. The default name is BASEPLATE. |
Stiffeners 1,2,4,5 |
Stiffener 1, 2, 4, 5 thickness, width and height. |
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Stiffeners 3,6,7,8 |
Stiffener 3, 6, 7, 8 thickness, width and height. |
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Beam Stiff |
Beam stiffener thickness, width and height. |
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Pos_No |
Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number. |
The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options. |
Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options. |
Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
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Class |
Part class number. |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to control the square cut corners, plate offset and bolt properties in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Plate properties
Option | Description |
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Square cut corners (1-4) |
Cuts made on the corners of the base plate. If you enter a number corresponding to one of the corners of the base plate, the corner has a square cut instead of a diagonal chamfer. You can enter the numbers for one or all the corners. |
Plate aligned with |
Define whether the plate is aligned with the column or the connection symbol. |
Base plate offset
Description |
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1 |
Base plate horizontal offset from the column center. |
2 |
Base plate vertical offset from the column center. |
Base plate with holes or bolts
Option |
Description |
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Default Bolts are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolts are created. |
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Holes are created. |
Bolt group rotation
You can define the bolt group rotation around its center. To rotate the bolt group, enter the rotation angle (in degrees).
Positive angle rotates the bolts in a counter-clockwise direction and negative angle in a clockwise direction.
Description |
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1 |
Bolt group rotation angle. |
Bolt properties
Option |
Description |
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Eliminate bolt numbers |
Define which bolts are deleted from the bolt group. Enter the bolt numbers of the bolts to be deleted and separate the numbers with a space. Bolt numbers run from left to right and from top to down. |
Eliminate external bolts |
Define whether external bolts are deleted. |
Using additional components
You can use additional system or custom components to modify the column end or the base plate. For example, you can create special backing plates, weld preparations, and weld access holes for the column end.
If you use additional system or custom components, you need to manage the column end or the base plate properties in the additional component in question. When using several components, there may be multiple welds and cuts.
Option |
Description |
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Component |
Define a system or a custom component by selecting it from the component catalog. |
Attributes |
Enter the name of the attribute file for the selected component. |
Input |
Define to which parts the selected component is applied.
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General tab
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Stiffeners tab
Use the Stiffeners tab to control stiffener positions and offsets in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Stiffener positions (1-8)
Option |
Description |
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Stiffener Positions (1-8) |
Placement of the stiffeners. Only the stiffeners whose numbers are entered in the field are attached to the column. |
Stiffener offset
Stiffener offset allows the stiffeners to be moved. Enter a negative value to move the stiffener in the opposite direction.
Description |
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1 |
Stiffener 1 offset. |
2 |
Stiffener 2 offset. |
3 |
Stiffener 3 offset. |
4 |
Stiffener 4 offset. |
5 |
Stiffener 5 offset. |
6 |
Stiffener 6 offset. |
7 |
Stiffener 7 offset. |
8 |
Stiffener 8 offset. |
Beam Stiff tab
Use the Beam Stiff tab to control the beam stiffener alignment, stiffener side, chamfer dimensions and types in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Left stiffener
Option |
Description |
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Default Left stiffeners are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Left stiffeners are created. |
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Left stiffeners are not created. |
Center stiffener
Option |
Description |
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Default Center stiffeners are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Center stiffeners are created. |
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Center stiffeners are not created. |
Right stiffener
Option |
Description |
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Default Right stiffeners are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Right stiffeners are created. |
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Right stiffeners are not created. |
Stiffener alignment
Options |
Description |
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Default Stiffeners are aligned with the beam. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Stiffeners are aligned with the beam. |
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Stiffeners are aligned with the column. |
Stiffener creation
Option |
Description |
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Default Stiffeners are created on both sides. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Stiffeners are created on both sides. |
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Stiffeners are created on far side. |
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Stiffeners are created on near side. |
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Stiffeners are not created. |
Chamfer dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Horizontal dimension of the chamfer. |
2 |
Vertical dimension of the chamfer. |
Top and bottom chamfer type
Option for top chamfer |
Option for bottom chamfer |
Description |
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Default No chamfer AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No chamfer |
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Line chamfer |
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Convex arc chamfer |
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Concave arc chamfer |
Stiffener offset
Stiffeners can be moved from the center of the beam horizontally or vertically. Enter a negative value to move the stiffeners in the opposite direction.
Description |
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1 |
Left stiffener vertical offset. |
2 |
Center stiffener vertical offset. |
3 |
Right stiffener vertical offset. |
4 |
Left stiffener horizontal offset. |
5 |
Center stiffener horizontal offset. |
6 |
Right stiffener horizontal offset. |
Bolts tab
Use the Bolts tab to control the bolt properties in U.S. Base plate connection (71).
Bolt group dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Select how to measure the dimensions for horizontal bolt group position.
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2 |
Dimension for horizontal bolt group position. |
3 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
4 |
Number of bolts. |
5 |
Bolt spacing. Use a space to separate bolt spacing values. Enter a value for each space between bolts. For example, if there are 3 bolts, enter 2 values. |
6 |
Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position.
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7 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. |
Bolt basic properties
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Bolt size |
Bolt diameter. |
Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
Bolt standard |
Bolt standard to be used inside the component. |
Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
Tolerance |
Gap between the bolt and the hole. |
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Thread in mat |
Defines whether the thread may be within the bolted parts when bolts are used with a shaft. This has no effect when full-threaded bolts are used. |
Yes |
Site/Workshop |
Location where the bolts should be attached. |
Site |
Slotted holes
You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.
Option |
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Vertical dimension of slotted hole. |
0 , which results in a round hole. |
2 |
Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes. |
0 , which results in a round hole. |
Hole type |
Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized or tapped holes. No hole does not create holes. |
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Rotate Slots |
When the hole type is Slotted , this option rotates the slotted holes. |
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Slots in |
Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question. |
Bolt assembly
The selected check boxes define which component objects (bolt, washers, and nuts) are used in the bolt assembly.
If you want to create a hole only, clear all the check boxes.
To modify the bolt assembly in an existing component, select the Effect in modify check box and click Modify.
Bolt length increase
Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.
Staggering of bolts
Option |
Description |
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Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Not staggered |
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Staggered type 1 |
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Staggered type 2 |
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Staggered type 3 |
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Staggered type 4 |
Design tab
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