Column splice (42)
Colunm splice (42) connects two columns (or beams) using splice plates bolted to the flanges and webs of both parts. Shim plates are also created when the dimensions of the columns differ.
Objects created
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Web plates
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Flange plates
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Shim plates (optional)
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Bolts
Use for
| Situation | Description |
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Splice plates bolted to the flanges and webs of both parts. |
Selection order
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Select the main part (beam or column).
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Select the secondary part (beam or column).
The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.
Part identification key
| Description | |
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1 |
Web plate |
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2 |
Flange plate |
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3 |
Shim plate |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the plate positions.
Dimensions
| Description | Default | |
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1 |
Gap between the main part and the secondary part. |
0 mm |
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2 |
Shim plate thickness |
10 mm |
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3 |
Web plate dimensions on the main part and the secondary part. |
Part tab
Use the Parts tab to define the properties of the plates.
Plates
| Option | Description |
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Web plates |
Thickness, width and height of the web plates. |
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Flange plates |
Thickness, width and height of the flange plates. |
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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. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to define the lifting hole creation, dimensions, and web plate creation.
Lifting hole creation
| Option | Description |
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Default Lifting hole is not created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Lifting hole is not created. |
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Lifting hole is created. |
Lifting hole dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Diameter of the lifting hole. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension for the lifting hole offset from the web plate center line. |
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3 |
Vertical dimension from the lifting hole center to the part edge. |
Web plates
| Option | Description |
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Default Both web plates are created. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Both web plates are created. |
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Right side web plate is created. |
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Left side web plate is created. |
Web bolts tab
Use the Web bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.
Bolt group dimensions
| Description | |
|---|---|
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1 |
Number of bolts. |
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2 |
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. |
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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. |
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4 |
Select the bolt type. |
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 |
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
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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 |
Flange bolts tab
Use the Flange bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.
Bolt group dimensions
| Description | |
|---|---|
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1 |
Number of bolts. |
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2 |
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. |
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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. |
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 |
Staggering of bolts
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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 |
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