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Diagonal Chord Section: Define a section for the diagonal chord.
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Top Chord Orientation Angle: Specify an angle for the top chord to rotate around itslongitudinal axis.
Bottom Chord Orientation Angle: Specify an angle for the bottom chord to rotate around itslongitudinal axis.
Diagonal Chord Orientation Angle: Specify an angle for the diagonal chords to rotate around itslongitudinal axis.
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Gusset Plate
The parameters listed below are used for 3D representation. While gusset plates do not have finite element model (FEM) and do not provide additional stiffness to the elements, they can still be applied as weight loads and used for code checks, depending on user-defined settings and specifications. For visual representation of each parameter, refer to the figure below.
Top Gusset Plate: Gusset plates that exist under Superstructure > Connections can be assigned to the related column.
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Offset From Top of Web (Top Plate): This parameter specifies the distance or offset from the top of the web to the location of the top gusset plate.
Offset From Bot. of Web (Bot. Plate): This defines the offset or distance from the bottom of the web to the location of the bottom gusset plate.
Offset From Bot. of Web (Center Plate): This parameter specifies the offset from the bottom of the web to the location of the center gusset plate.
Horizontal Dist. btw Web Centerline and Plate Edge:
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Specifies the horizontal offset or distance between the centerline of the web and the nearest edge of the plate.
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Stiffener
The parameters listed below are used for 3D representation. While cross-frame stiffeners do not have finite element models (FEM) and do not provide additional stiffness to the elements, they can still be applied as weight loads, depending on user-defined settings and specifications.
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Vertical Stiffener Thickness: For visual representation of vertical stiffener thickness, please refer to the figure below.
Vertical Stiffener Width: For visual representation of vertical stiffener width, please refer to the figure below.
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