If a tubular profile is selected on the Diagonals tab of the Bracing dialog, the Tubes tab will be accessible. Use the options on this tab to define parameters of a connection between diagonals of a tubular profile and a gusset plate.
Under Type, select the type of connection between a diagonal of tubular profile and a gusset plate:
- Hollow section (cut tubes)
- Section with Tee plate
The options that are required to define the connection parameters depend on the selection made.
Define cut tube parameters (refer to the drawing below):
- Distance (plate length) d1
- Distance d2
- Plate width w
- Plate thickness t – this value is the same as that for gusset plates.
Define sealing plate parameters:
- Generate – select this in order to create a sealing plate
- Rectangular
- Circular
For the connection with the use of a Tee plate, determine the parameters as follows (see the drawing below):
- plate length d1
- plate width w
- diameter of the frontal plate of circular shape d2
- plate thickness t - this value is the same as that for gusset plates.
Select either Rectangular or Circular for the closing plate.
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