Compound Profile - Battens

After you define the geometry of a compound profile, use the Battens tab to define parameters of battens.

Battens are used to connect component profiles (chords) of the compound profile, and may take the form of rectangular plates or flats welded to both profile chords. Their location is determined by the type of cross-section of the compound bar:

• Between profile chords, if chords of the compound profile are set back-to-back

• Between profile chords (alternately), if chords of the compound profile are set in the form of a cross

• In the plane of flanges, if chords of the compound profile are set face-to-face

Define the location of battens:

• In one plane, if either Plane XY or Plane XZ is selected

• In both planes, if Both planes is selected

• In both planes alternately (only for cross-sections with 4 angles set back-to–back or 2 angles set in the form of a cross), if the following options are selected:
  • Both plane
  
  • Both planes and Pairs of battens in two planes
  

Note: For a compound profile with battens located in 2 planes (XY and XZ), you can define battens separately for each of the planes (when Both planes is not selected), or simultaneously for both planes (when Both planes is selected). If parameters of battens in planes XY and XZ differ, then with the Both planes option selected, the parameter definition fields are blank. If you type a parameter value into the blank field, you assign the same value of the parameter in both planes XY and XZ.

To distribute battens along the length of the compound profile:

• Select battens location
  • Regular - battens are spaced at equal distance
  • Irregular - battens are freely spaced along the length

• Specify values of extreme dimensions
  • Distance between the profile beginning and the first batten
  • Distance between the profile end and the last batten

• Define batten spacing along the length of the compound profile

Select a batten type:

• Plate
• Flat from the profile database

Define parameters for the batten (see the drawing below):

• Plate dimensions A and B (or dimension B of the flat)
• Thickness th of the plate or profile of the flat
• Thickness a of a fillet weld that joins the batten with chords of the compound bar
• Dimensions C and D that determine location of the batten on the bar
• Material of the plate or the flat

Profiles available on the selection list of profile types are those defined in the Profile List dialog. To add a profile to the list, click . The Profile list dialog displays, where you can select a profile.