Column site weld splice (137)

Column site weld splice (137) creates a site weld splice with gusset plates, splice plates, internal diaphragm plates, backing plates, and support plates.

Objects created

Gusset plates
Splice plates
Internal diaphragm plates
Backing plates
Support plates
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Site weld splice on columns

Selection order

Select the main part (column).
Select the secondary part (column).

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

Part identification key


	Description
1	Splice plate
2	Gusset plate
3	Upper backing plate
4	Lower support plate

Picture tab

The Picture tab shows how the column site weld splice connects two columns.

Gussets tab

Use the Gusset tab to define the gusset and splice plate properties, and the position and clearance between the gusset plates and splice plates.

Parts


Option	Description
Gusset plate	Thickness of the gusset plate
Splice plates	Thickness, width, and height of the splice plates


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.

Loose parts


Options	Description
None	Loose parts are not part of either the main or secondary part assembly.
Secondary	Loose parts are part of the secondary part assembly.
Primary	Loose parts are part of the main part assembly.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Distance from the top of the lower column to the midpoint of the gap in the gusset plates
2	Clearance between the upper and lower gusset plates
3	Gusset plate width

Chamfer shape

Select whether a chamfer is created.


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

Chamfer dimensions


	Description
1	Horizontal chamfer dimension
2	Vertical chamfer dimension

Splice orientation


Option	Description
	Select how the splice plates are oriented.

Splice plate distance


	Description
1	Center-to-center distance between parallel splice plates

Diaphragm tab

Use the Diaphragm tab to define the properties and the position of the inner diaphragm plates in the upper and lower columns. You can also set the clearance between the diaphragm plate and the inside of a hollow column, and locate and size holes through the diaphragm plate.

Parts


Option	Description
Upper diaphragm	Thickness of the upper diaghragm plate
Lower diaghragm	Thickness of the lower diaghragm 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.

Diaphragm position


	Description
1	Location of upper diaphragm plate
2	Location of lower diaphragm plate
3	Middle The midpoint of the diaphragm plate is positioned at the location dimension. Below The bottom of the diaphragm plate is positioned at the location dimension. Up The top of the diaphragm plate is positioned at the location dimension.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Corner hole edge distance
2	Diaphragm clearance from the column
3	Corner hole diameter
4	Center hole diameter
5	Chamfer size

Chamfer type


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

Columns tab

Use the Columns tab to define the properties of backing plates and support plates for the field welds. In addition, you can define the clearance dimensions for the columns, backup plates, and support plates.

Parts


Option	Description
Upper backing plate	Thickness and width of the backing plate
Lower support plate	Thickness and width of the support 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.

Clearance dimensions


	Description
1	Clearance between the columns
2	Clearance between the backing plates
3	Clearance between the support plates

Corner radius dimensions


	Description
1	Corner bend radius for upper backing plates
2	Corner bend radius for lower support plates

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.

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	Number of bolts.
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


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.