Cross (4)

Tekla Structures
Modified: 26 Nov 2021
2024
Tekla Structures

Cross (4)

Cross (4) connects two beams that cross each other by using a profile welded to one of the beams. The beams should not collide with each other. Both horizontal and vertical angles between the profiles can vary.

Objects created

  • Profile

  • Welds

Use for

Situation Description

Two beams connected with a welded profile.

Selection order

  1. Select the main part (beam).

  2. Select the secondary part (beam).

    The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.

Part identification key

Description

1

Profile

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Secondary part cut

Option Description

Define the secondary beam close end cut from the main beam center line.

By default, the secondary beam is not cut.

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.

Parts

Option Description

Profile

Select the profile from the profile catalog.

Option

Description

Default

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.

Parameters tab

Use the Parameters tab to define the welding location and profile rotation.

Profile welded to

Option Description

Default

Welded to the main part

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Welded to the main part

Welded to the secondary part

Not welded

Profile rotation

Option Description

Default

Front

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Front

Top

Back

Below

General tab

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General tab

Design tab

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Design tab

Analysis tab

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Analysis tab

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