CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Connections > Stiffener
Place stiffener plates at a connection between a column and a base plate.
Template
Load a previously created Base Plate Stiffener connection, or create and save a new Base Plate Stiffener connection.
General
Plate Table
Select the data table that contains the plate to place. The catalog contains information for all data tables. You can view the catalog in the CADWorx Structure Editor.
Thickness
Specify the thickness of the plate.
Material
Specifies the material for the plate.
Height
Displays the height of the plate.
Width
Displays the width of the plate.
Chamfer Distance 1
Specify the chamfer distance.
Chamfer Distance 2
Specify the chamfer distance.
Group
Specifies the assigned group. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Supporting Circular Column
Check this option to be able to choose how many stiffeners.
Stiffener Count
Displays how many stiffeners are being used to support a circular column
Stiffener Flange
Select if stiffener plates are placed on the column flanges.
Stiffener Web
Select if stiffener plates are placed on the connection flanges.
Stiffener Web Location
Specify where in the web the stiffener plates are placed.
Stiffener Middle
Select if stiffener plates are placed on the connection flanges.
Stiffener Middle Location
Specify where in the middle the stiffener plates are placed.
Details
Long Description
Defines the long description for the connection.
Short Description
Defines the short description for the connection.
Part Number
Specifies the part number for the connection.
Tag
Defines the tag description of the connection.