BW Non-Continuous Rail (134) - Parameters tab

Tekla Structures
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Tekla Structures
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Use the Parameters tab in the BW Industries' Non-Continuous Rail Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.

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OptionDescriptionDefaultOther
Secondary member cut backThis determines the position to which the end of the secondary members are fitted. If connecting to the column web it is measured from the nearest web of the column. If connecting to the column flange it is measured from the nearest flange face.The default will give a minimum clearance of 10mm from the primary which will be rounded to give a whole value.
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Angle Cleat LengthThis sets the the length of the cleat.This value will come from the data files.
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Place Cleats on
(Above, below)
This specifies the positions where cleats are to be applied. The position is determined relative to the secondary that is picked, looking along the secondary and into the joint.The default is set to Above.
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BelowAbove

See also

BW cold rolled - Important information
BW Non-Continuous Rail (134)
BW Non-Continuous Rail (134) - Parts tab
BW Non-Continuous Rail (134) - Bolts tab
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