Displays the options that you use to place a profile edge reinforcement in the model.
Edge Reinforcement System Properties
Opens the Edge Reinforcement Properties Dialog, which you use to view and modify the properties of the edge reinforcement system that you are about to place in the model.
Pick Edge
Specifies the plate edge to reinforce.
Define Orientation
Specifies the orientation of the edge reinforcement. See the Define Orientation Controls section below.
Boundary 1
Defines the first boundary for the edge reinforcement. See the Boundary Controls section below.
Boundary 2
Defines the second boundary for the edge reinforcement. See the Boundary Controls section below.
Edge Boundary
Allows you to select the edge of a plate as the boundary. This option is available when you select Boundary 1 or Boundary 2 .
Finish
Places the edge reinforcement using the defined parameters.
Define Orientation Controls
Available when you use the Define Orientation Definition option.
Rule
Specifies the orientation rule. This option is only available after you click Define Orientation . You can select from the following rules:
Normal
The web of the edge reinforcement system part follows the plate system surface normal along the landing curve. This is the default setting.
Vertical
The orientation vector of the edge reinforcement cross-section remains in a vertical direction. For example, you can select Vertical for edge reinforcements on a deck.
Longitudinal
The orientation vector of the edge reinforcement cross-section remains in a longitudinal direction. For example, you can select Longitudinal for edge reinforcements on a transverse frame.
Transverse
The orientation vector of the edge reinforcement cross- section remains in a transverse direction. For example, you can select Transverse for longitudinal stringer edge reinforcements.
Planar
The orientation angle remains constant relative to the Normal reference plane. This rule is valid only for planar edges.
Angle Reference
Specifies the angle reference plane from which to measure the mounting angle. This option is available only when you select Planar from the Rule list. You can select from the following reference planes.
Normal
Specifies that the reference plane from which the mounting angle is measured is in the Normal direction.
Up-Down
Specifies that the reference plane from which the mounting angle is measured is in the Up-Down direction.
Fore-Aft
Specifies that the reference plane from which the mounting angle is measured is in the Fore-Aft direction.
Port-Starboard
Specifies that the reference plane from which the mounting angle is measured is in the Port-Starboard direction.
Angle
Specifies the angle for the plane. This is set as the mounting angle for the edge reinforcement. The allowable range for the angle is -90 to +90 degrees. The Angle option is only available when you select Planar in the Rule list.
Boundary Controls
Available when you use the Boundary 1 and Boundary 2 options.
Bound By
Specifies the type of boundary.
Object
A model object intersecting the selected plate edge, such as a reference plane or a plate system.
Point
A point on the selected plate edge. Use Tools > PinPoint Command to precisely place the point.
Offset Value
Specifies a value to offset the boundary from the selected Bound By object. The selected boundary object must be planar. You cannot use this option when you select Point for Bound By.
Reject
Clears all selected edges or boundaries.
Accept
Accepts all selected edges or boundaries.
Name
Specifies the name of the object that you are placing. Type a name, or leave the box blank to use the default naming rule.
Naming Category
Specifies the naming category. The naming rule uses the category in naming the profile part that is a child to the profile system.
Section Type
Specifies the profile cross-section type.
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Profile cross-sections applicable to the values selected for Material and Grade display at the top of the list. Profile cross-sections not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
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If you select a profile cross-section displaying in parentheses, then the values of Material and Grade update to values valid for the selected cross-section.
Section Size
Specifies the profile section size.
Primary Orientation
Specifies the side of the plate system used to place the stiffener profile. The default setting is determined by the molded conventions of the parent system. This property can be modified only at the root system.
Secondary Orientation
Specifies the direction of the web thickness for symmetrical cross-sections and the direction of the flange and web thickness for unsymmetrical cross- sections. The default setting is determined by the molded conventions of the parent system. This property can be modified only at the root system.
Material
Specifies the object material type, such as Steel - Carbon or Steel - High Strength.
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Material types applicable to the profile cross-section selected for Section Type display at the top of the list. Material types not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
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If you select a material type displaying in parentheses, then the value of Section Type updates to a profile cross-section that is valid for the selected material type.
Grade
Specifies the object material grade, such as A36 or A529.
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The software only displays material grades that are applicable to the selected material.
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Grades applicable to the profile cross-section selected for Section Type display at the top of the list. Grades not applicable display at the bottom of the list and in parentheses.
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If you select a grade displaying in parentheses, then the value of Section Type updates to a profile cross-section that is valid for the selected grade.
Start Connection
Specifies the method of connecting the beginning of the profile to its plate, profile, or member boundary. By Rule is the default setting. The connection is determined by assembly connection rules defined for Structural Detailing. Other connection methods can be added as part of your reference data customization.
By Rule
The connection is determined by assembly connection rules defined for Structural Detailing
Welded
Places a welded web and flange cut.
Snip
Places a snipped web and flanged cut.
Cutback
Places a web and flange cut that are straight (not snipped) but are cut back from the bounding object.
Bracketed
Places a bracket as a child of the assembly connection.
End Connection
Specifies the method of connecting the end of the profile to its plate, profile, or member boundary. By Rule is the default setting. The connection is determined by assembly connection rules defined for Structural Detailing. Other connection methods can be added as part of your reference data customization.
By Rule
The connection is determined by assembly connection rules defined for Structural Detailing
Welded
Places a welded web and flange cut.
Snip
Places a snipped web and flanged cut.
Cutback
Places a web and flange cut that are straight (not snipped) but are cut back from the bounding object.
Bracketed
Places a bracket as a child of the assembly connection.