Std bracing connection (67)

Std bracing connection (67) connects 1 or 2 braces to a beam or column using a gusset plate and connection plates. Seals hollow and tube profile braces. You can define different properties for the upper and lower brace connections.

Objects created

Gusset plate
Connection plates
Seal plates
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Brace profile: RHS Gusset plate is welded to the column web. Brace is bolted to the gusset plate using chamfered connection plates.

Before you start

Create a beam or column, and 1 or 2 braces.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam or column).
Select the secondary part (first brace).
Select the second secondary part (second brace).
Click the middle mouse button to create the component.

Part identification key


	Description
1	Gusset plate
2	Connection plate
3	Seal plate

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the main part edge dimension to the bolt group.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Define the main part edge dimension to the bolt group.

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define the plate properties. You can define the plate properties for both braces.

Plates


Option	Description
Connection plate	Thickness, width and height of the connection plate.
Seal plate	Thickness, width and height of the seal plate.
Seal plate profile	Select the seal plate 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 gusset plate chamfer dimensions.

Chamfer dimensions


	Description
1	Horizontal chamfer dimension.
2	Vertical chamfer dimension.

Brace bolts 1 tab

Use the Brace bolts 1 tab to define the bolt properties for the first brace.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
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.
3	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the 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`

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.

Brace bolts 2 tab

Use the Brace bolts 2 tab to define the bolt properties for the second brace.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
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.
3	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the 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`

Gusset tab

Use the Gusset tab to define the gusset plate dimensions and properties.

Plate


Part	Description
Gusset	Thickness, width and height of the gusset 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.

Gusset dimensions


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
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.
3	Horizontal chamfer dimension.
4	Vertical chamfer dimension.
5	Upper angle of the slotted hole created in the gusset plate.
6	Lower angle of the slotted hole created in the gusset plate.

Gusset plate position

Select the gusset plate position relative to the beam or column web. The default location is above the beam or column web.

General tab

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General tab

Design tab

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Design tab

Analysis tab

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Analysis tab

Welds

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Create welds