Built-up I Beam (Custom Part)
The 'Built-up I Beam' custom part allows user to create the built up I beam from plates / sections.
How to Locate
Installers are available at Built-up Custom Parts
After installation, the ‘Built-up I Beam’ custom part is available in the component catalog group 'Builtup Custom Parts'.
Usage
Click the highlighted icon from 'Application & components' catalog. The user has to pick the start point and end point and the builtup I beam will be created.
Custom Part Dialog box
This plug-in dialog box contains following tabs.
• Parameters
• Parts
• Ribs
• Rib Parts
• Weld
• Bolts
• Position
Available Cross-sections
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Plated I Section |
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Plated I Section with top and bottom plates |
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Plated I Section with top and bottom channes |
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Rolled I section with top and bottom plates |
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Rolled I Section with top and bottom plates and channels |
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Rolled I Section with top and bottom channels |
Parameters - Plate Prefix
All available plate profile prefixes is displayed to opt. If default option is opted then prefix is read from Menu -> Settings -> Options -> Components -> Profile Names -> Plate.
Plated I Section
Parameters
Flange Options
Flange Options | Description |
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Unequal top and bottom flanges |
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Equal top and bottom flanges |
Parts - "Plated I Section"
There is a provision to update assembly user defined attributes (UDA) and it can be used for variour purposes such as filter, report, etc.
Ribs - "Plated I Section"
Cover ribs are not applicable for this condition.
Rib Parts - "Plated I Section"
Weld - "Plated I Section"
Plates I Section with top and bottom plates
Parameters
Flange Options
Available Options | Description |
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Unequal top and bottom flanges |
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Equal top and bottom flanges |
Cover Options
Available Options | Description |
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Unequal top and bottom cover plates |
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Equal top and bottom cover plates |
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Only top cover plate |
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Only bottom cover plate |
Parts - "Plates I Section with top and bottom plates"
Ribs - "Plates I Section with top and bottom plates"
Rib Parts - "Plates I Section with top and bottom plates"
Weld - "Plates I Section with top and bottom plates"
Plated I Section with top and bottom channels
Parameters
Flange options
Available Options | Description |
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Unequal top and bottom flanges |
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Equal top and bottom flanges |
Cover Options
Available Options | Description |
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Different channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Same channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Only top channel option |
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Only bottom channel option |
Parts - "Plated I Section with top and bottom channels"
Weld - "Plated I Section with top and bottom channels"
Rolled I section with top and bottom plates
Parameters
Cover Options
Available Options |
Description |
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Unequal top and bottom cover plates |
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Equal top and bottom cover plates |
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Only top cover plate |
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Only bottom cover plate |
Parts - Rolled I section with top and bottom plates
Weld - Rolled I section with top and bottom plates
Rolled I Section with top and bottom plates and channels
Parameters
Cover Options
Available Options |
Description |
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Unequal top and bottom cover plates |
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Equal top and bottom cover plates |
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Only top cover plate |
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Only bottom cover plate |
Channel Options
Available Options |
Description |
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Different channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Same channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Only top channel option |
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Only bottom channel option |
Parts - Rolled I Section with top and bottom plates and channels
Weld - Rolled I Section with top and bottom plates and channels
Rolled I Section with top and bottom channels
Parameters
Channel Options
Available Options |
Description |
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Different channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Same channel sizes at top and bottom |
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Only top channel option |
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Only bottom channel option |
Parts - Rolled I Section with top and bottom channels
Weld - Rolled I Section with top and bottom channels
Bolts
This options works other than 'I from plates" option as it is required to connect for two parts.
Position
Adjust to boundary center
This combo is used to adjust the overall solid center to the picked point or not. Ex: used from star profile for understanding purpose.
Options | Output |
Adjust Solid : No Plane: Middle Depth: Middle |
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Adjust Solid : Yes Plane: Middle Depth: Middle |
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Adjust Solid : No Plane: Middle Depth: Behind |
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Adjust Solid : Yes Plane: Middle Depth: Behind |
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