LProf base detail (1020)
LProf base detail (1020) adds a cleat profile to the end of a beam or a column to provide a base for a connection.
Objects created
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Cleat profile
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Bolts
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Welds
Use for
| Situation | Description |
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Cleat profile is added to the end of a beam. |
Selection order
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Select the main part (beam or column that has a C or compound C profile).
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Pick a position on the beam or column.
The detail is created automatically when you pick the position.
Part identification key
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Cleat profile |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the cleat profile clearance from the main part.
Cleat profile clearance
| Description | Default | |
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1 |
Clearance between the bottom of the cleat profile and the end of the beam or column. |
20 mm |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.
Part
| Option | Description | Default |
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Cleat profile |
Select the profile from the profile catalog. |
L 100*100*10 |
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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 . |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to define the cleat profile location, edge distance, and whether holes or bolts are created.
Cleat location
| Option | Description |
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Default Cleat profile is created on both sides. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Cleat profile is created on the right side. |
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Cleat profile is created on the left side. |
Create bolts or holes
| Option | Description |
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Default Holes are created in the cleat legs that form the base. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolts are created in the cleat legs that form the base. |
Cleat edge distance
| Description | Default | |
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1 |
Distance of the cleat from the edge of the beam or column flange. |
Profile height – 2*(flange t + r + 10 mm) |
Bolts tab
Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.
Bolt group dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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2 |
Number of bolts. |
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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. |
| Description | |
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1 |
Bolts to base. Define the distance from the back of the cleat to the bolts in the leg of the cleat. |
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2 |
Number of bolts. |
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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. |
Bolt basic properties
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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Bolt size |
Bolt diameter. |
Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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Bolt standard |
Bolt standard to be used inside the component. |
Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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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 |
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.
Bolting direction
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Option |
Description |
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Default Bolting direction 1 AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolting direction 1 |
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Bolting direction 2 |
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. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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Hole type |
Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes. |
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Rotate slots |
When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes. |
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.
General tab
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Analysis tab
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Welds
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