Column - beam (14) creates a connection between a concrete column and a concrete beam or wall/panel. The orientation of the beam can be horizontal or sloped. Note that the connection works only with precast parts.
Objects created
Cuts
Fittings
Use for
Option
Description
Beam end rests on the column.
Beam end rests on the column.
Selection order
Select the main part (column).
Select the secondary part (beam/wall/panel).
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define cut-out shapes and cut-out dimensions of the column and the beam.
Cut-out dimensions
Option
Description
Cut-outs of the main part and the secondary part in the horizontal direction.
The space between the column and the beam can be defined at both sides. For tapered openings you can define how much the opening is reduced.
Example:
Cut-outs of the main part and the secondary part in the vertical direction.
The space between the column and the beam can be defined at both sides. For tapered openings you can define how much the opening is reduced.
Example:
Select the how the opening is reduced.
The options are:
From beam centerline
From beam edges
Cut-out shape
Option
Description
Cut around the secondary part
Cut-out to the top of the column
Cut-out to the bottom of the column
Full vertical cut-out
No cut-out
Column tab
Use the Column tab to define how the top of the column is modified.
Column extension
Define the column extension. If you do not enter any values, the column is extended to its original top level.
Description
1
Column extension in the vertical direction from the beam top.
This dimesion has the highest priority among the three dimensions ( 1 , 3 , 4 ) for defining the column extension.
2
Select wether the top of the column is perpendicular or parallel to the beam.
Perpendicular :
Parallel with top of beam :
3
Column extension in the vertical direction.
4
Column extension in the vertical direction from the beam bottom.