Welded column (31)
Welded column (31) connects a beam to a column flange using fittings and welds. Stiffeners are created between the column flanges.
Objects created
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Stiffeners
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Fittings
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Welds
Use for
Situation |
Description |
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Beam welded to a column. Four stiffeners are created. |
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Sloped beam welded to a column. Four stiffeners are created. |
Selection order
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Select the main part (column).
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Select the secondary part (beam).
The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.
Part identification key
Part |
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Stiffener |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to control the dimensions and stiffener positions.
Dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Distance between the stiffener and the column flange. |
2 |
Distance between the column flange and the edge of the beam. You can define the distance if the Fit secondary option is set to Default or Yes. |
Fit secondary
Define whether the secondary beam can be fitted to the column.
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to control the stiffener properties.
Stiffeners
Part |
Description |
Default |
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Stiffeners |
Thickness, width, and height of the stiffeners. |
Thickness = 16 mm Width = If the width is not defined, it is based on the flange width. Height = Column web height |
Option |
Description |
Default |
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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 . |
Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
Chamfer dimensions
Description |
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1 |
Vertical chamfer dimension. You can define the vertical dimension for line chamfers. |
2 |
Horizontal chamfer dimension. |
Chamfer type
Option |
Description |
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Default No chamfer AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No chamfer |
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Line chamfer |
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Convex arc chamfer |
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Concave arc chamfer |
General tab
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Design tab
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Analysis tab
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Welds
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