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Two sided clip angle (143)
Two sided clip angle (143)
Two sided clip angle (143) connects two beams, or a beam to a column, using single or double clip angles. The secondary beam can be leveled or sloped. Welded haunch plates and a seat angle are optional.
Objects created
Clip angles (2)
Haunch plates (optional)
Seat angle (optional)
Weld backing bars (optional)
Bolts
Plate washers (optional)
Welds
Cuts
Use for
Situation |
Description |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts. Bolted/bolted, welded/bolted, welded/welded options. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts. Bolted/bolted, welded/bolted, welded/welded options. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts. Haunch option. Top/Bottom/Both |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts at different heights. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts. Weld preparation and weld access holes for moment connection. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts. Safety connection. |
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Clip angle connection. Automatic notching of secondary part to provide bolt clearance. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts rotated. |
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Clip angle connection. Single-sided/double-sided clip. Two secondary parts, one sloped. |
Selection order
Select the main part (column or beam).
Select the first secondary part (beam).
Select the second secondary part (beam).
Click the middle mouse button to create the connection.
Part identification key
Part |
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1 |
Clip angles |
2 |
Haunch plate |
Tekla Structures uses values in the joints.def file to create this component. For more information , see Define connection properties in the joints.def file.
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to control the clip angle dimensions and to define how the beam end is cut.
Dimensions
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Cut length for the secondary part. The cut is defined from the clip angle edge. |
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2 |
Define the gap between the main part and the clip angle. |
0 |
3 |
Clip angle upper edge distance from the top of the secondary beam. The upper edge position of the angle modifies the clip angle height. Positive value moves the top position closer to the beam center and thus decreases the clip angle size. Negative values increase the clip angle size. |
If no value is entered, bolts and bolt edge distances define the size of the clip angle. |
4 |
Clip angle lower edge distance from the bottom of the secondary beam. The lower edge position of the angle modifies the clip angle height. Positive value moves the top position closer to the beam center and thus decreases the clip angle size. Negative values increase the clip angle size. |
If no value is entered, bolts and bolt edge distances define the size of the clip angle. |
Option | Description |
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Sort secondaries by profile height |
Select whether the secondary parts are sorted by their profile height. When set to Yes , the highest secondary part is always regarded as the first secondary part, regardless of the selection order. |
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Size of the strip made to the secondary part flange. The cutting point of the flange is defined from the clip angle edge. |
The flange is automatically stripped when the clip angle crosses the flange. |
Beam end cut
Define how the secondary beam end is cut. The beam is viewed from the side.
Option |
Option |
Description |
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Default Bevel AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic If the secondary beam is sloped less than 10 degrees, the beam end is cut square. Otherwise, the beam end is cut bevel. |
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Square Cuts the end of the secondary beam square. |
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Bevel Cuts the end of the secondary beam parallel to the edge of the main part. |
Beam bottom flange cut
Option |
Description |
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Default Flange cut AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Notch The bottom of the secondary beam is notched if the clip angle crosses the flange. Enter the notch radius and height. |
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Flange cut The secondary beam flange is cut on the same side as the clip angle if the clip angle crosses the flange. |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to control the size, position and orientation of the clip angles.
Profile NS/FS
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Profile NS Profile 2 NS |
Near side clip angle profile for the first and the second secondary parts by selecting it from the profile catalog. |
Angle size is defined by the bolt diameter. The default name is ANGLE. |
Profile FS Profile 2 FS |
Far side clip angle profile for the first and the second secondary parts by selecting it from the profile catalog. |
Angle size is determined by the bolt diameter. The default name is ANGLE. |
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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Clip angle position
Option for the second secondary part |
Option for the first secondary part |
Description |
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Default Near side and far side clip angles are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic If the main part is a tube profile, two clip angles are created. Otherwise a near side clip angle is created. |
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Near side clip angle is created. |
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Near side and far side clip angles are created. |
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Far side clip angle is created. |
Near side clip angle orientation
These options switch the unequal legs of the near side clip angles.
Option for the second secondary part |
Option for the first secondary part |
Description |
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Default Not switched AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Not switched The clip angle is placed on a connection so that the longer leg is connected to the secondary part. |
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Switched The clip angle legs are switched so that the longer leg is connected to the main part. |
Far side clip angle orientation
These options switch the unequal legs of the far side clip angles.
Option for the second secondary part |
Option for the first secondary part |
Description |
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Default Not switched AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Not switched The clip angle is placed on a connection so that the longer leg is connected to the secondary part. |
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Switched The clip angle legs are switched so that the longer leg is connected to the main part. |
Bolt spacing and weld gap
Option |
Description |
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1 |
Bolt spacing. |
2 |
Weld gap. |
Option |
Description |
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Default Bolt spacing without weld gap AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolt spacing without weld gap |
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Bolt spacing with weld gap |
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Bolt spacing with weld gap that you can define. |
Safety connections
In Side 2 horizontal offset , enter a value to the field to move the clip angles in horizontal direction on the side of the second secondary beam. Enter the Vertical cut/offset and Horizontal cut dimensions.
Safety connection type
Define whether the created connection is a standard connection or a safety connection.
Option |
Description |
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Default No safety connection is created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No safety connection is created. |
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Clip angles are moved down to create safety connection. Enter the dimension in the Vertical cut/offset field. |
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Clip angles are notched to create safety connection. Enter the notch dimensions in the Vertical cut/offset and Horizontal cut fields. |
Safety connection location
Define the location of the safety connection.
Option |
Description |
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Default On the first secondary beam AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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On the first secondary beam |
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On the first secondary beam |
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On the second secondary beam |
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On the second secondary beam |
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On the first secondary beam |
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On the second secondary beam |
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On the first secondary beam and the second secondary |
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On the second secondary beam and the first secondary beam |
Safety connection staggering
Define how the clip angles are staggered.
Option |
Description |
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Default Staggered AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Staggered Clip angle height is not modified, but the clip angles are moved to create safety connection. |
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Flush Clip angle height is modified to create safety connection, but the bottoms of the angles are flush with each other. |
Haunch tab
Use the Haunch tab to control the haunch plate creation and chamfers in the secondary beam flanges.
Haunch plates
Option | Description |
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Top plate |
Top haunch plate thickness, width and height. |
Bottom plate |
Bottom haunch plate 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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Haunch plate creation
Option for the second secondary beam |
Option for the first secondary beam |
Description |
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Default Top and bottom haunch plates are created, if needed. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic Top or bottom haunch plate or both are created, if needed. |
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Top and bottom haunch plates are always created. To create a single plate, enter 0 in the thickness ( t ) field for the haunch plate you do not need (top or bottom plate). |
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Haunch plates are not created. |
Haunch plate chamfers
Description |
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1 |
Width of the top haunch plate chamfer. |
2 |
Height of the top haunch plate chamfer. |
3 |
Height of the bottom haunch plate chamfer. |
4 |
Width of the bottom haunch plate chamfer. |
Notch tab
Use the Notch tab to automatically create notches for the secondary beams and to control the notch properties. The Notch tab has two sections: automatic properties (top section) and manual properties (bottom section). Automatic and manual notching properties work independently from each other.
Automatic notching
Automatic notching options affect both the top and the bottom flange.
Notch shape
Automatic notching is switched on when you select a notch shape.
Option |
Description |
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Default Creates notches to the secondary beam. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Creates notches to the secondary beam. The cuts are square to the main beam web. |
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Creates notches to the secondary beam. The cuts are square to the secondary beam web. |
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Creates notches to the secondary beam. The vertical cut is square to the main beam, and the horizontal cut is square to the secondary beam. |
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Turns off automatic notching. |
Notch size
Option |
Description |
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Default The notch size is measured from the edge of the main beam flange and from underneath the top flange of the main beam. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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The notch size is measured from the edge of the main beam flange and from underneath the top flange of the main beam. |
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The notch size is measured from the center line of the main beam and from the top flange of the main beam. |
Enter the horizontal and vertical values for the cuts.
Flange cut shape
Option |
Description |
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Default Secondary beam flange is cut parallel to the main beam. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Secondary beam flange is cut parallel to the main beam. |
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Secondary beam flange is cut square. |
Notch dimension rounding
Use the notch dimension rounding options to define whether the notch dimensions are rounded up. Even if the dimension rounding is set to active, the dimensions are rounded up only when necessary.
Option |
Description |
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Default Notch dimensions are not rounded. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Notch dimensions are not rounded. |
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Notch dimensions are rounded. Enter the horizontal and vertical rounding values. |
The dimensions are rounded up the nearest multiple of the value you enter. For example, if the actual dimension is 51 and you enter a round-up value of 10, the dimension is rounded up to 60.
Notch position
Option |
Description |
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Default Creates the cut below the main beam flange. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Creates the cut below the main beam flange. |
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Creates the cut above the main beam flange. |
Notch chamfer
Option |
Description |
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Default The notch is not chamfered. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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The notch is not chamfered. |
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Creates the notch with a line chamfer. |
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The notch is chamfered according to the radius you enter. |
Enter a radius for the chamfer.
Manual notching
Use manual notching when a part that does not belong to the connection clashes with the secondary beam. When you use manual notching, the connection creates cuts using the values you enter in the fields on the Notch tab. You can use different values for the top and the bottom flange.
Side of flange notch
The side of flange notch defines on which side of the beam the notches are created.
Option |
Description |
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Default Creates notches on both sides of the flange. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic Creates notches on both sides of the flange. |
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Creates notches on both sides of the flange. |
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Creates notches on the near side of the flange. |
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Creates notches on the far side of the flange. |
Flange notch shape
The flange notch shape defines the notch shape in the beam flange.
Option |
Description |
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Default The entire flange of the secondary beam is cut as far back as you define. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic The entire flange of the secondary beam is cut as far back as you define. The default depth for the notch is twice the thickness of the secondary flange. The cut always runs the entire width of the secondary flange. |
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Creates chamfers in the flange. If you do not enter a horizontal dimension, a chamfer of 45 degrees is created. |
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Creates cuts to the flange with default values unless you enter values in the fields 1 and 2. |
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The flange is not cut. |
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Creates cuts to the flange according to the value in the field 1 to make it flush with the web. |
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Creates cuts to the flange according to the values in the fields 1 and 2. |
Flange notch depth
Option |
Description |
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Default Flange notch depth. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Flange notch depth. |
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Flange notch depth with a dimension from the secondary beam web center line to the edge of the notch. |
Enter the value for flange notch depth.
Cut dimensions
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Dimensions for the horizontal flange cuts. |
10 mm |
2 |
Dimensions for the vertical flange cuts. |
The gap between the notch edge and the beam flange is equal to the main part web rounding. The notch height is rounded up to the nearest 5 mm. |
Bolts tab
Use the Bolts tab to control the bolt group dimensions.
Bolt group dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. |
2 |
Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position.
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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 |
Number of rows of bolts through the main part. |
Staggering of bolts on clip angle
Option for second secondary |
Option for first secondary |
Description |
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Default Bolts are not staggered. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolts are not staggered. The bolts that connect the clip angle to the secondary part are on the same horizontal level as the bolts that connect the clip angle to the main part. |
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Bolts on the main part are staggered. The bolts that connect the clip angle to the main part are moved downwards by half the bolt vertical spacing value. |
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Bolts on the secondary part are staggered. The bolts that connect the clip angle to the secondary part are moved downwards by half the bolt vertical spacing value. |
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Bolts on the secondary part are staggered. The bolts that connect the clip angle to the sloped secondary part are parallel to the secondary part. |
Attachment type
Option |
Description |
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Default Both parts are bolted. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic When the main part is a tube profile, the clip angles are welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. Otherwise the clip angles are bolted to both parts. |
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Both parts are bolted. |
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Main part is welded and secondary part is bolted. |
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Main part is bolted and secondary part is welded. |
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Both parts are welded. |
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Main part is not bolted. |
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Secondary part is not welded. |
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Secondary part is not bolted. |
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Both parts are bolted and welded. |
Bolt group dimensions
Description |
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1 |
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 bottom. |
2 |
Number of bolts. |
3 |
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. |
4 |
Bolt edge distance. |
5 |
Location where the bolts should be attached. |
6 |
Angle leg length. |
7 |
Location where the bolts should be attached: Site / Workshop. |
Bolt settings tab
Use the Bolt settings tab to control the bolts and welds that connect the clip angle to the main part and to the secondary part.
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 |
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. |
Cut length
Defines the depth at which Tekla Structures searches for the sections of the bolted parts. You can determine whether the bolt will go through one flange or two.
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.
Same bolt length for all
Set this option to Yes to have the same bolt length for all bolts. The longest bolt defines how long the shorter bolts are with extra length.
Use different settings for secondary parts
Set to Yes to define different settings for the second secondary part. The default is that the same settings are used for both secondary parts.
Number of clip angle welds
Define the number of welds that connect the clip angle to the main part and/or the secondary part.
Option |
Description |
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Default Three welds are created to the clip angle. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Three welds are created to the clip angle. |
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One weld is created to the clip angle. |
Plate washers tab
Use the Plate washers tab to define the plate washer properties to the main part and to the secondary parts.
Option | Description |
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Plate washer | Plate washer 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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Plate washer
Define plate washers for bolts and select the plate washer side.
Option | Description |
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Default No plate washer AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No plate washer |
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One plate washer |
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Individual square plate washers for each bolt |
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Individual round plate washers for each bolt |
Option | Description |
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Select whether the plate washer is created for one clip angle or both clip angles. |
Option | Description |
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Select whether the plate washers are placed symmetrically or asymmetrically. |
Angle box tab
Use the Angle box tab to add a seat angle.
Seat angle
The purpose of seat angles is to carry loads from the secondary part. Seat angles can be positioned to top, bottom or both flanges of the secondary part. The seat angle can be stiffened, and bolted or welded to the main and secondary parts.
Option | Description |
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Stiffeners | Stiffener thickness, width and height. |
Top angle NS , Bottom angle NS , Top angle FS , Bottom angle FS |
Select the seat angle profile by selecting it from the profile catalog. |
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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Top seat angle position
Option |
Description |
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Default No seat angle is created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No seat angle is created. |
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Seat angle is created at the top of the second secondary part flange. |
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Seat angle is created at the top of the first secondary part flange. |
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Seat angles are created at the top of both flanges. |
Bottom seat angle position
Option |
Description |
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Default No seat angle is created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No seat angle is created. |
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Seat angle is created at the bottom of the second secondary part flange |
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Seat angle is created at the bottom of the second secondary part flange. |
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Seat angles are created at the bottom of both flanges. |
Seat angle attachment
Seat angle is positioned at the top or at the bottom of the secondary part.
Option for top seat angle |
Option for bottom seat angle |
Description |
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Default Bolted Seat angle is bolted to the main part and to the secondary part. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolted Seat angle is bolted to the main part and to the secondary part. |
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Welded-bolted Seat angle is welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. |
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Bolted-welded Seat angle is bolted to the main part and welded to the secondary part. |
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Welded Seat angle is welded to the main part and to the secondary part. |
Stiffener type
Option |
Description |
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Default Rectangular stiffener plate AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Rectangular stiffener plate |
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Triangular stiffener plate |
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The line connecting the ends of the seat angle legs defines the stiffener plate shape. |
Seat angle orientation
Option |
Description |
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Default The longer leg of the seat angle is connected to the secondary part. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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The longer leg of the seat angle is connected to the secondary part. |
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The longer leg of the seat angle is connected to the main part. |
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Automatic The longer leg of the seat angle is connected to the part where bolts reach furthest from the seat angle corner. |
Seat angle rotation
Option |
Description |
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Default Seat angle is not rotated. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Seat angle is not rotated. |
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Seat angle is rotated horizontally 90 degrees. To stiffen the rotated seat angle, select the Middle stiffeners option in the Middle stiffener position list. |
Middle stiffener position
Option |
Description |
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Default According to bolts AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No middle stiffener plate is created. |
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Middle stiffeners The stiffener plate is positioned in the middle of the seat angle. Enter the number of middle stiffeners in the Number of middle stiffeners box. Multiple stiffeners are centered and equally spaced. |
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According to bolts The stiffener plate is positioned between the bolts in the middle of the bolt spacing. By default, stiffener is created between every two bolts. Enter the number of middle stiffeners in the box below the According to bolts option. |
Side stiffener position
Option |
Description |
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Default No side stiffeners are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No side stiffeners are created. |
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Near side stiffeners are created. |
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Far side stiffeners are created. |
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Near side and far side stiffeners are created. |
Seat angle offset
Description |
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1 |
Seat angle horizontal offset from the center line of the main part. |
Chamfer dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Vertical dimension of the chamfer. |
2 |
Horizontal dimension of the chamfer. |
Chamfer type
Option |
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 |
Gap
Description |
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1 |
Top gap and bottom gap between the seat angle and the secondary part. |
BoxPBolts tab
Use the BoxPBolts tab to control properties of the bolts that connect the seat angle to the main part.
Bolt group dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Dimension for horizontal bolt group position. The dimension is defined from the middle line of the secondary beam. |
2 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
3 |
Number of bolts. |
4 |
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. |
5 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. The dimension is defined from the bottom of the secondary beam. |
Top
Top refers to the bolt group that connects the top seat angle to the main part.
Bottom
Bottom refers to the bolt group that connects the bottom seat angle to the main part.
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 length increase
Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.
BoxSBolts tab
Use the BoxSBolts tab to control properties of the bolts that connect the seat angle to the secondary part.
Bolt group dimension
Description |
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1 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. The dimension is defined from the middle line of the secondary beam. |
2 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
3 |
Number of bolts. |
4 |
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. |
5 |
Dimension for horizontal bolt group position. The dimension is defined from the bottom of the secondary beam. |
Top
Top refers to the bolt group that connects the top seat angle to the secondary part.
Bottom
Bottom refers to the bolt group that connects the bottom seat angle to the secondary part.
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 length increase
Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.
Beam cut tab
Use the Beam cut tab to control weld backing bars, weld access holes, beam end preparations, and flange cuts.
Weld backing bar
Option | Description |
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Weld backing bar |
Weld backing bar thickness and width. |
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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Weld access hole dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Gap between the secondary part top flange and the main part. |
2 |
Vertical dimensions for the top and the bottom weld access holes. |
3 |
Horizontal dimensions for the top and the bottom weld access holes. |
4 |
Gap between the secondary part web and the main part. Tekla Structures adds the value you enter here to the gap you enter on the Picture tab. |
5 |
Gap between the secondary part bottom flange and the main part. Tekla Structures adds the value you enter here to the gap you enter on the Picture tab. |
Weld access holes
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Default Round weld access hole AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Round weld access hole |
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Square weld access hole |
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Diagonal weld access hole |
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Round weld access hole with a radius that you can define in |
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Extended cone-shaped weld access hole with a radius and dimensions that you can define inand |
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Cone-shaped weld access hole with radiuses that you can define inand Capital R defines the large radius (height). Small r defines the small radius. |
R = 35 r = 10 |
Beam end preparation
Option |
Description |
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Default Top and bottom flange are prepared. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic Top and bottom flange are prepared. |
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Beam end is not prepared. |
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Top and bottom flange are prepared. |
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Top flange is prepared. |
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Bottom flange is prepared. |
Flange cut
Option for top flange |
Option for bottom flange |
Description |
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Default Flange is not cut. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Flange is not cut. |
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Flange is cut. |
Weld backing bars
Option for top backing bar |
Option for bottom backing bar |
Description |
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Default Backing bars are created inside the flanges. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No backing bars are created. |
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Backing bars are created inside the flanges. |
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Backing bars are created outside the flanges. |
Weld backing bar length
Enter the length of the weld backing bar in the field below the options.
Option |
Description |
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Default Absolute length of the backing bar AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Absolute length of the backing bar |
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Extension beyond the edge of the flange |
Weld backing bar position
Option |
Description |
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Enter a positive or a negative value to move the front end of the backing bar relative to the end of the flange. |
Assembly type
Define the location where the weld backing bar welds are made. When you select the Workshop option, Tekla Structures includes the backing bars in the assembly.
General tab
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Design type tab
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Analysis tab
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Welds
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