Joist to beam, type 1 (160)

Joist to beam, type 1 (160) creates a bolted connection between a beam and a joist. You can define the seat angle size and bolt locations.

Objects created

Stabilizer plate
Bearing plate
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Joist bearing on beam.
	Joist bearing on beam. Top chord extension option.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam).
Select the secondary part (joist).

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

Part identification key


	Description
1	Stabilizer plate

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Top cord offset from the main part center line
2	Top cord notch dimension to the main part part edge
3	Main part offset from the top cord inner edge
4	Cutback distance from the bottom cord edge to the main part center line	1/2 width of the main part flange + 1"

Stabilizer tab

Use the Stabilizer tab to define the stabilizer properties and position.

Parts


Option	Description
Plate	Thickness, width, and height of the stabilizer plate


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.

Stabilizer creation


Option	Decription
	Default Stabilizer is not created. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Stabilizer is not created.
	Stabilizer is created at the main part flange.
	Stabilizer is created at the main part web. Define the chamfer dimensions of the stabilizer plate.

Chamfer dimensions


	Description
1	Vertical chamfer dimension
2	Horizontal chamfer dimension
3	Chamfer radius

Chamfer type


Option	Description
	Default. Line chamfer AutoDefaults can change this option.
	No chamfer
	Line chamfer
	Convex arc chamfer
	Concave arc chamfer

Stabilizer notch direction


Option	Description
	Default Notch direction upwards AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Notch direction upwards
	Notch direction downwards

Dimensions

The stabilizer is created at the main part flange.


	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension to the hole center The dimension is measured in the plane of the stabilizer plate.	1.5 x hole diameter
2	Stabilizer offset from the main part center line The dimension is measured along the center line of the stabilizer plate.	`½"`
3	Overlap length of the bottom cord on the stabilizer plate	`3"`
4	Diameter of the hole for cables	`13/16"`
5	Vertical offset of the stabilizer plate from the bottom cord of the joist	`3"`
6	Horizontal dimension to the hole center The dimension is measured in the plane of the stabilizer plate.	1.5 x hole diameter

Dimensions

The stabilizer is created at the main part web.


	Description
1	Vertical edge dimension from the stabilizer plate to the main part flange
2	Vertical dimension to the hole center
3	Overlap length of the bottom cord on the stabilizer plate
4	Diameter of the hole for cables
5	Vertical offset of the stabilizer plate from the bottom cord of the joist
6	Horizontal dimension to the hole center
7	Horizontal edge dimension from the stabilizer notch to the main part edge

Bearing plate tab

Use the Bearing plate tab to define the bearing plate properties.

Parts


Option	Description
Bearing plate	Thickness and width of the bearing plate


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.

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt properties and the position of the bolts.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Distance from the center line of the main part to the center line of the bolts
2	Bolt spacing

Bolt orientation


Option	Description
	Default Bolts are placed square to the main part. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Bolts are placed square to the main part.
	Bolts are placed square to the joist.

Bolt creation


Option	Description
	Default Secondary part is bolted to the main part. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Secondary part is bolted to the main part.
	Secondary part is welded to the main part.

Bolt basic properties


Option	Description	Default
Bolt size	Bolt diameter.	Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Bolt standard	Bolt standard to be used inside the component.	Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Tolerance	Gap between the bolt and the hole.
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`
Site/Workshop	Location where the bolts should be attached.	`Site`

Slotted holes

You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.


Option	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of slotted hole.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
2	Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
Hole type	Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes.
Rotate Slots	When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes.
Slots in	Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question.