Stiffener seating (12)

Stiffener seating (12) connects a beam to a column with a stiffener that is welded between the column flanges and bolted to the lower flange of the beam. The beam collides with the column web. The connection also cuts the beam flanges and optionally creates an end plate to the secondary part and a seat under the secondary part.

Objects created

Stiffener
Seat
End plate
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Beam connected to a column with a stiffener

Selection order

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

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

Part identification key


	Description
1	Stiffener

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Clearance distance between the column and beam	`5 mm`
2	Clearance distance between the column and stiffener	`0`


	Description	Default
1	Gap between the stiffener and the column flanges	`0`

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.

Parts


Option	Description
Stiffener	Thickness of the stiffener
Seat	Thickness, width, and height of the stiffener
End plate	Thickness of the stiffener


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 end plate dimensions and stiffener chamfering.

End plate dimensions


	Description
1	End plate horizontal edge distance from the secondary part
2	End plate vertical edge distance from the secondary part upper edge
3	End plate vertical edge distance from the secondary part lower edge

Chamfer dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of the chamfer.	`10 mm`
2	Horizontal dimension of the chamfer.	`10 mm`

Chamfer type


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

Bolts tab

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

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Dimension for vertical bolt group position.
2	Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position. Top: From the upper edge of the secondary part to the uppermost bolt. Middle: From the center line of the bolts to the center line of the secondary part. Below: From the lower edge of the secondary part to the lowest bolt.
3	Select how to measure the dimensions for horizontal bolt group position. Left: From the left edge of the secondary part to the leftmost bolt. Middle: From the center line of the secondary part to the center line of the bolts. Right: From the right edge of the secondary part to the rightmost bolt.
4	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
5	Number of bolts.
6	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.