Welded column (31)

Tekla Structures
2021
Tekla Structures

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

  • Stiffeners

  • Fittings

  • Welds

Use for

Situation

Description

Beam welded to a column. Four stiffeners are created.

Sloped beam welded to a column. Four stiffeners are created.

Selection order

  1. Select the main part (column).

  2. Select the secondary part (beam).

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

Part identification key

Part

Stiffener

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to control the dimensions and stiffener positions.

Dimensions

Description

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

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

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.

Chamfer dimensions

Description

1

Vertical chamfer dimension.

You can define the vertical dimension for line chamfers.

2

Horizontal chamfer dimension.

Chamfer type

Option

Description

Default

No chamfer

AutoDefaults can change this option.

No chamfer

Line chamfer

Convex arc chamfer

Concave arc chamfer

General tab

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General tab

Analysis tab

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Analysis tab

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