Web bolts

Use the Web bolts panel to define the parameters of the bolts connecting the plate with the bar webs.

Dialog elements

Diameter: Select a diameter for the bolts.
Bolt grade: Select a grade for the bolt.
Shear portion: Specify if the shear portion of the bolt is threaded or non threaded.
Connection category: Specify the connection category.
Slip factor / Factor: For category B and C bolts, specify the slip factor and the K_s factor.
Center: Automatically calculates the distance e1 between the bolt and the center of the connection as follows:
e1 = 0.5 * (hp - (r - 1) * p1).

Note: If the connection is symmetrical, this option cannot be deactivated.
Number of rows: Specify how many rows of bolts you want to create.
Note: Rows are identified by the letter "r" in the preview panel.
Number of columns: Specify how many columns of bolts you want to create.
Note: Columns are identified by the letter "c" in the preview panel.
Distance e1: Specify the distance between the bolt and the external edge of the web plate.
Note: This distance is identified by the value "e1" in the preview panel.
Vertical spacing: Enter the vertical spacing between bolts.
Note: This value is identified by "p1" in the preview panel.
Distance e2: Specify the distance between the bolt and the external edge of the web plate.
Note: This distance is identified by the value "e2" in the preview panel.
Horizontal spacing: Enter the horizontal spacing between bolts.
Note: This value is identified by "p2" in the preview panel.