[Property] Diaphragm Stiffener 

Summary


  • Define and edit the properties of the Diaphragm Stiffener.

How to Run


[Draw Diaphragm Mode]

  • Ribbon Menu > [Stiffener] Group > Draw Diaphragm > Diaphragm Stiffener

 

Explanation


Property

Define the attribute information of the diaphragm stiffener.

Diaphragm Stiffener [Property]

Explanation

Diaphragm Stiffener [Property]

Explanation

 

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Common Tab

  • [Classification]

    • Auto Name: When this option is checked, the stiffener name is automatically generated in sequence.

    • Stiffener Direction: Select to apply to distinguish between horizontal and vertical stiffeners.

    • Prefix: Displays the prefix that will be used for the stiffener name.

    • Start Number: Enter the starting number to be attached to the stiffener name.

    • Number: The name is displayed by combining the Prefix and Start Number.

    • Stiffener Type: Designated as Diaphragm Stiffener.

    • Material: You can select and apply based on the material set in Base Mode.

 

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Section Tab

  • [Section]
    Select the cross-sectional shape of the diaphragm stiffener and enter the respective dimensions according to the cross-sectional shape.
    Tapered Section: Option provided for applying a tapered section.

    • Flat : Height, Thickness

    • Angle : Height, Width, Web thickness, Flange thickness

  • [Cardinal Point]

    • Center, Top, Bottom : Provides three options to adjust the position where the cross-section is created.

 

 

Section Tab

  • [End Shape]
    Set the detailed shape of the stiffener.

    • Different Start/End Shape: Set whether to apply the detailed shapes of the start and end points separately.

    • Fitting: Set the angle of the stiffener at the start and end points.

    • Cutting: Set the upper detailed shape of the start and end points for flat type stiffeners. (Chamfer / Fillet)

    • Hole: Set the lower detailed shape of the start and end points for flat and T-section stiffeners. (Chamfer / Scallop)

  • Different Start/End Shape

    • Off : Apply the detailed shape settings for the start and end points uniformly.

    • On : Apply the detailed shape settings for the start and end points separately. The Start/End Point Tab button is activated.

  • Fitting

    • None: The stiffener is created in the normal direction of the user-defined edge.

    • Auto: The stiffener is created to match the nearest edge to the user-defined edge.

    • User Defined: The user directly inputs the angle to create the stiffener.

  • Cutting

    • Chamfer

    • Fillet

  • Hole

    • Chamfer

    • Scallop

 

 

  • [Length Offset]
    Adjust the extension length at both ends of the stiffener.

    • From Start/End Point: Enter the extension length of the stiffener at the start/end points. A positive (+) value shortens the length, while a negative (-) value lengthens it.

 

 

Section Tab

  • [Direction]

    • Front / Rear / Both : Apply options to distinguish between creating stiffeners on the front, rear, or both sides.

Section Tab

  • [Select Split Property]

    • Tool / Target : Apply split effects by setting the stiffeners as Tool / Target.

  • [Split]

    • Enter the split specifications to be applied to the Tool object.

    • Gap Distance / Chamfer Length 1 / Chamfer Length 2

Reference Materials