2-Sided joist to column (162)

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Muokattu: 22 Lok 2024
2024
Tekla Structures

2-Sided joist to column (162)

2-Sided joist to column (162) creates a bolted connection between a column and two joists. You can define a seat angle and bolt locations.

Objects created

  • Cap plate

  • Moment plate

  • Stabilizer plate

  • Bolts

  • Welds

Use for

Situation Description

Two joists connected to a column with a bolted connection.

Selection order

  1. Select the main part (column).

  2. Select the first secondary part (joist).

  3. Select the second secondary part (joist).

  4. Click the middle mouse button to create the connection.

Part identification key

Description

1

Cap plate

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Dimensions

Description Default

1

Vertical height of the joist from the top of the cap plate to the top of the joist

2-1/2"

2

Top cord joist offset from the center line of the main part

0

3

Cutback distance of the secondary part bottom cord from the main part

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt properties and the position of bolts in the seat angle connection.

Bolt group dimensions

Description Default

1

Distance from the main part center line to the center line of the bolt

For I profile columns: 1/2 the thickness of the main part web + 1-1/2 times the bolt diameter

For tube steel columns: 1/2 the width or length of the column (depending on orientation) + 1-1/2 "

2

Bolt spacing

Joist attachment

Option Description

Default

Joist is bolted to the main part.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Joist is bolted to the main part.

Joist is welded to the main part.

Bolt orientation

This option controls whether the bolts in the cap plate are square to the column or the joist.

Option Description

Default

Bolts are placed square to the joist.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Bolts are placed square to the joist.

Bolts are placed square to the main part.

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.

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.

Cap plate tab

Use the Cap plate tab to define the cap plate properties and dimensions.

Parts

Option Description

Cap plate

Thickness, width, and height of the cap 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.

Cap plate offset

Description

1

Horizontal offset from the main part

2

Vertical offset from the main part

Cap plate dimensions

Define the width and length of the cap plate.

Description

1

Horizontal offset from the main part edge

2

Vertical offset from the main part edge

Cap plate slope

Option Description

Default

Cap plate is aligned with the sloping joist.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Cap plate is aligned with the sloping joist.

Cap plate is placed flat at the top of the main part.

Moment plate tab

Use the Moment plate tab to define the plate creation, properties, and offsets.

Parts

Option Description

Moment plate

Thickness, width, and height of the moment 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.

Moment plate creation

Option Description

Default

Moment plate is not created.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Moment plate is not created.

Moment plate is created.

Moment plate offset

Description

1

Horizontal offset from the center line of the main part

2

Vertical offset from the center line of the main part

Stabilizer tab

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

Parts

Option Description

Plate NS, Plate FS

Thickness, width, and height of the plate

Angle NS, Angle FS

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.

Stabilizer creation

Option Description

Default

Stabilizer is not created.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Stabilizer is not created.

Stabilizer is created as a plate.

Stabilizer is created as a seat angle.

Stabilizer plate dimensions

Description Default

1

Cable hole diameter

13/16"

2

Horizontal dimension from the edge of the stabilizer plate to the center of the hole

1.5 X hole diameter

3

Vertical dimension from the edge of the stabilizer plate to the center of the hole

3

4

Vertical dimension from the lower chord of the joist to the bottom of the stabilizer plate

1.5 X hole diameter

Stabilizer connection type

Define how the stabilizer plate is attached to the bottom cord of the joist.

Option Description

Default

No connection between the stabilizer plate and the joist

AutoDefaults can change this option.

No connection between the stabilizer plate and the joist

Stabilizer plate is welded to the joist.

Stabilizer plate is bolted to the joist.

Stabilizer plate is bolted and welded to the joist.

Stabilizer orientation

Option Description

Default

Stabilizer plate is aligned with the sloping joist.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Stabilizer plate is aligned with the sloping joist.

Stabilizer plate is created square to the main part.

Seat angle dimensions

Description

1

Horizontal offset of the seat angle

2

Vertical offset of the seat angle

Description Default

1

Horizontal offset of the seat angle

2

Length of the seat angle

For stabilizers bolted to column: Bolt pitch specified in the joints.def file + 2- ¼" (this gives the correct angle length for ¾" diameter bolts)

For stabilizers welded to column: Width of the joist

Seat angle orientation

Option Description

Default

Longest leg of the seat angle is horizontal.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Longest leg of the seat angle is horizontal.

Longest leg of the seat angle is vertical.

Seat to column

Option Description

Default

Seat is welded to the main part.

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Seat is welded to the main part.

Seat is bolted to the main part.

Seat is bolted and welded to the main part.

Seat to joist

Option Description

Default

No connection between the seat and the joist

AutoDefaults can change this option.

No connection between the seat and the joist

Seat is welded to the joist.

Seat is bolted to the joist.

Seat is bolted and welded to the joist.

Stabilizer angle bolts tab

Use the Stabilizer angle bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and the properties of the stabilizer angle bolts. If you have selected on the Stabilizer tab that the stabilizer is created as a seat angle, the settings on this tab affect both angles. If the stabilizer is created as a plate, the settings only affect the main part clip angle.

Dimensions

Description

1

Dimension for horizontal bolt group position.

2

Bolt edge distance.

Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.

3

Number of bolts.

4

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.

5

Dimension for vertical bolt group position.

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

Stabilizer plate bolts tab

Use the Stabilizer plate bolts tab to define the position and properties of the stabilizer plate bolts.

Bolt position

Description Default

1

Horizontal bolt edge distance

1-1/2"

2

Vertical bolt edge distance

Vertical midpoint of the plate

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

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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