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CAESAR II Version
12
CADWorx Version
20.0 (2020)
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2020(4.0)

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.