Struct RefData Overview SM3D

Structural Reference Data
Marine Mode Guide
Version 2014 R1 (10.1)

June 2014
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Documentation Set ............................................................................................................................ 9
Documentation Comments............................................................................................................... 12
Smart 3D and Oracle ....................................................................................................................... 12
What's New in the Structural Reference Data Overview ................................................................... 12
Profile Cross Sections ......................................................................................................................... 15
Cross Section Symbol B .................................................................................................................. 15
Cross Section Symbol BUL2 ............................................................................................................ 16
Cross Section Symbol BUL3 ............................................................................................................ 18
Cross Section Symbol BUT.............................................................................................................. 19
Cross Section Symbol C_SS............................................................................................................ 20
Cross Section Symbol C_SType ...................................................................................................... 21
Cross Section Symbol EA ................................................................................................................ 23
Cross Section Symbol FB ................................................................................................................ 24
Cross Section Symbol HalfR ............................................................................................................ 25
Cross Section Symbol I.................................................................................................................... 27
Cross Section Symbol I_SType ........................................................................................................ 28
Cross Section Symbol P .................................................................................................................. 30
Cross Section Symbol R .................................................................................................................. 31
Cross Section Symbol SB ................................................................................................................ 32
Cross Section Symbol SqTu ............................................................................................................ 33
Cross Section Symbol T .................................................................................................................. 34
Cross Section Symbol T_SType ...................................................................................................... 34
Cross Section Symbol UA................................................................................................................ 35
Member Cross Sections ...................................................................................................................... 37
Cross Section Symbol 2L ................................................................................................................. 38
Cross Section Symbol BUBoxFM ..................................................................................................... 40
Cross Section Symbol BUC ............................................................................................................. 42
Cross Section Symbol BUCan ......................................................................................................... 44
Cross Section Symbol BUCone ....................................................................................................... 46
Cross Section Symbol BUEndCan ................................................................................................... 47
Cross Section Symbol BUFlat .......................................................................................................... 49
Cross Section Symbol BUI ............................................................................................................... 50
Cross Section Symbol BUIHaunch ................................................................................................... 52
Cross Section Symbol BUITaperWeb............................................................................................... 54
Cross Section Symbol BUIUE .......................................................................................................... 56
Cross Section Symbol BUL .............................................................................................................. 58
Cross Section Symbol BUT.............................................................................................................. 60
Cross Section Symbol BUTube ........................................................................................................ 61
Cross Section Symbol C (MC) ......................................................................................................... 63
Cross Section Symbol CS................................................................................................................ 65
Cross Section Symbol HSSC (Pipe) ................................................................................................. 66
Cross Section Symbol HSSR ........................................................................................................... 67
Cross Section Symbol HW ............................................................................................................... 68
Contents
Cross Section Symbol HWWF ......................................................................................................... 69
Cross Section Symbol L ................................................................................................................... 71
Cross Section Symbol Rect ............................................................................................................. 73
Cross Section Symbol RectC ........................................................................................................... 74
Cross Section Symbol RectCWF...................................................................................................... 75
Cross Section Symbol RectWF ........................................................................................................ 77
Cross Section Symbol RS................................................................................................................ 78
Cross Section Symbol S .................................................................................................................. 79
Cross Section Symbol ST ................................................................................................................ 81
Cross Section Symbol T (MT) .......................................................................................................... 82
Cross Section Symbol W (M) ........................................................................................................... 84
Cross Section Symbol Wedge.......................................................................................................... 86
Cross Section Symbol WedgeWF .................................................................................................... 87
Assembly Connections for Members .................................................................................................. 89
GenAssyConnSel ............................................................................................................................ 89
MbrAxisByOnMember ...................................................................................................................... 91
MbrAxisByEdge ............................................................................................................................... 92
MbrAxisByFCAndOS1Edge ............................................................................................................. 94
MbrAxisByFCAndOSNoEdge ........................................................................................................... 95
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS2Edge .......................................................................................................... 97
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS1Edge .......................................................................................................... 98
MbrAxisByOSAndOS2Edge ........................................................................................................... 100
MbrAxisByOSAndOS1Edge ........................................................................................................... 101
MbrAxisByOSAndOSNoEdge ........................................................................................................ 103
Codelists ....................................................................................................................................... 105
End Cut Shape ........................................................................................................................ 106
Shape Outside ........................................................................................................................ 106
Extend or Offset ...................................................................................................................... 108
Shape at Edge ........................................................................................................................ 110
Shape at Edge Overlap ........................................................................................................... 113
Shape at Edge Outside............................................................................................................ 115
BraceTpeCol ........................................................................................................................... 117
BraceConnTpeCol ................................................................................................................... 118
Chamfers ............................................................................................................................................ 121
Single Sided Chamfers .................................................................................................................. 121
Double Sided Chamfer................................................................................................................... 122
Brackets ............................................................................................................................................. 123
Slots and Collars................................................................................................................................ 127
Slot A ............................................................................................................................................ 128
Slot C ............................................................................................................................................ 130
Slot C2 .......................................................................................................................................... 140
Slot I .............................................................................................................................................. 141
Non-Tight Clips .............................................................................................................................. 148
Tight Collars .................................................................................................................................. 152
Contents
Corner Features for Plates and Profiles ........................................................................................... 161
Corner Features for Members ........................................................................................................... 167
Edge Features .................................................................................................................................... 177
Sketched Features ............................................................................................................................. 183
End Cuts for Profiles ......................................................................................................................... 185
Welded Web Cuts.......................................................................................................................... 186
Clip Web Cuts................................................................................................................................ 195
Cutback Web Cuts......................................................................................................................... 195
Snip Web Cuts............................................................................................................................... 196
Edge Reinforcement Web Cuts ...................................................................................................... 199
Flange Cuts ................................................................................................................................... 199
End Cuts for Members ....................................................................................................................... 205
Along-Axis Web Cuts for Members ................................................................................................ 208
Web-penetrated Center Cuts ................................................................................................... 208
Web-penetrated Top Cuts ....................................................................................................... 213
Web-penetrated Bottom Cuts .................................................................................................. 221
Web Non-penetrated Cuts ....................................................................................................... 229
Along-Axis Flange Cuts for Members ............................................................................................. 231
Flange-penetrated Center Cuts................................................................................................ 231
Flange-penetrated Top Cuts .................................................................................................... 235
Flange-penetrated Bottom Cuts ............................................................................................... 247
Flange Non-penetrated Cuts.................................................................................................... 254
Web Cuts for Split Members .......................................................................................................... 258
Flange Cuts for Split Members ....................................................................................................... 263
Mitered Web Cuts for Members ..................................................................................................... 264
Mitred Flange Cuts for Members .................................................................................................... 265
Free-end Web Cuts for Members ................................................................................................... 266
Free-end Flange Cuts for Members ............................................................................................... 268
Advanced Plate Systems ................................................................................................................... 271
Side Plates .................................................................................................................................... 272
Ring Plates .................................................................................................................................... 273
Continuity Plates............................................................................................................................ 273
Transition Plates ............................................................................................................................ 274
Buckling Plates .............................................................................................................................. 275
Brackets ........................................................................................................................................ 276
Insert Plates .................................................................................................................................. 277
Physical Connections ........................................................................................................................ 279
Butt Welds ..................................................................................................................................... 279
Tee Welds ..................................................................................................................................... 284
Molded Conventions.......................................................................................................................... 289
Deck Molded Conventions ............................................................................................................. 289
Transverse Bulkhead Molded Conventions .................................................................................... 290
Contents
Longitudinal Bulkhead Molded Conventions ................................................................................... 291
Hull Molded Conventions ............................................................................................................... 292
Index ................................................................................................................................................... 293
Preface
This document is an overview of the Intergraph SmartTM 3D structural reference data library. The
marine library is used by tasks such as Molded Forms, Structural Detailing, Planning, and
Structural Manufacturing as a base set of reference data and a starting point for customization.
You can use this document to determine the available reference data and compare it with the
standards of your company.
This overview is not intended to be a substitute for reference data training, so it does not
describe how to customize, install, or maintain the data.
Documentation Set
Intergraph SmartTM 3D Documentation is available as Adobe PDF files. The content is the same
as the online Help. To access these PDF documents, click Help > Printable Guides in the
software.
The documentation set is divided into four categories:
Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring, customizing, and

troubleshooting.
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data.
ISOGEN guides.
Administrative Guides
Intergraph SmartTM 3D Installation Guide - Provides instructions on installing and configuring the
software.
Project Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the databases, creating
permission groups, backing up and restoring project data, assigning access permissions to the
model, defining and managing locations for Global Workshare, and version upgrade.
Global Workshare Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the software and the databases to
work in a workshare environment.
Interference Checking Guide - Provides information on installing, configuring, and using the
interference detection service.
Integration Reference Guide - Provides information about installing, configuring, and using
Smart 3D in an integrated environment.
Interpreting Human Piping Specifications - Provides information about how to interpret human
piping specifications so that you can create the corresponding piping specification in the
software.
Design and Data Exchange with PDMS - Provides information about how to export model data
from Smart 3D to PDMS and from PDMS to Smart 3D. Specific guidelines relating to best
practices and known limitations of the export functionality are also included.
Preface
Export to Plant Design System (PDS) User's Guide - Provides information about how to export
model data from Smart 3D to PDS. Specific guidelines relating to best practices and known
limitations of the export functionality are also included.
Point Cloud Reference - Provides information for referencing point cloud files provided by point
cloud vendors in Smart 3D.
Troubleshooting Reference Guide - Provides information on how to resolve errors that you might
encounter in the software by documenting troubleshooting tips, error messages, and To Do List
messages.
Plant Design System (PDS) Guide - Provides all information needed to use PDS with Smart 3D.
Topics include referencing active PDS projects in Smart 3D, exporting PDS data and importing
that data into Smart 3D, and converting PDS reference data to Smart 3D reference data.
Intergraph SmartTM 3D Programmer's Guide - Provides information about custom commands,
naming rules, and symbol programming. If you install the Programming Resources, this
document is delivered to the [Product Folder]\Programming\Help folder.
User's Guides
Catalog User's Guide - Provides information about viewing, editing, and creating reference data
and select lists (codelists).
Civil User's Guide - Provides information about routing trench runs in the model.
Common User's Guide - Provides information about defining workspaces, manipulating views,
and running reports.
Compartmentation User's Guide - Provides instruction for placing volume objects such as
compartments and zones in the model.
Electrical User's Guide - Provides information about routing electrical cable, cableway, cable
tray, and conduit.
Equipment and Furnishings User's Guide - Provides information about placing equipment.
Geometry Analysis and Repair User's Guide - Provides instructions for importing and exporting
model data, checking the data against a defined set of requirements, and repairing the data.
Grids User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating coordinate systems, elevation grid
planes, vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, radial planes, grid arcs, and grid lines.
Hangers and Supports User's Guide - Provides instructions on placing piping, duct, and
cableway supports in the model.
Hole Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing, reviewing, and approving
holes in a structure.
HVAC User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing HVAC duct.
Molded Forms User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing hull, bulkheads, major openings,
stiffeners, and other major structural components in the model.
Orthographic Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
orthographic drawings.
Piping Isometric Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
piping isometric drawings.
Piping User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing pipe and placing valves, taps, and pipe
joints.
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Planning User's Guide - Provides instructions about defining the assembly hierarchy (production
bill of material) by creating blocks and assemblies and by specifying the assembly sequence.
Reports User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing spreadsheet reports.
Space Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing space objects such as
areas, zones, interference volumes, and drawing volumes in the model.
Structural Analysis User's Guide - Provides instructions for defining loads, load cases, load
combinations, and the importing and exporting of analytical data.
Structural Detailing User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating, detailing, and maintaining
the structural members of a model.
Structural Manufacturing User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating and maintaining
manufacturing objects such as templates, jigs, and margins.
Structure User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing structural members, such as beams,
columns, slabs, openings, stairs, ladders, equipment foundations, and handrails.
Systems and Specifications User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating systems and
selecting the available specifications for each system type.
Reference Data Guides

2D Symbols User's Guide - Provides command reference information and procedural
instructions for creating 2D symbols used to represent collars, clips, profiles, brackets, and other
items.
2D Symbols Reference Data Guide - Provides information about the two-dimensional symbols
used in all tasks.
Civil Reference Data Guide - Provides information about trench straight features, turn features,
reference data.
Compartmentation Reference Data Guide - Provides information about compartmentation
reference data.
Drawings and Reports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about reports reference
data.
Electrical Reference Data Guide - Provides information about electrical cable, cableway, cable
tray, and conduit reference data.
Electrical 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the cable tray and conduit 3D
symbols that are available.
Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide - Provides information about equipment
reference data.
Equipment 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the equipment, equipment
component, design shapes, and design aides 3D symbols that are available.
Hangers and Supports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hangers and
supports reference data.
Hangers and Supports 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger and
support 3D symbols that are available.
Hangers and Supports SmartPart Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger
and support SmartPart symbols that are available.
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Hole Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hole reference data.
HVAC Reference Data Guide - Provides information about HVAC reference data.
HVAC 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the HVAC 3D symbols that are
available.
Reference Data Guide - Provides instructions about the Bulkload utility, codelists, and the
reference data common to several disciplines.
Piping Reference Data Guide - Provides information about piping reference data including piping
specifications, piping specification rules, piping parts, and piping symbols.
Piping 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the piping 3D symbols that are
available.
Space Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about space management
reference data.
Structure Reference Data Guide - Provides information about structural reference data.
Structure 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the stair, ladder, footings, and
equipment foundation 3D symbols that are available.
Structural Reference Data Overview - Provides an overview of the marine mode structural
reference data library.
ISOGEN Guides
Symbol Keys Reference Guide - Provides information about the symbol keys for isometric
drawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.
Documentation Comments
We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:
PPMdoc@intergraph.com.
Documentation updates for supported software versions are available from
https://smartsupport.intergraph.com (https://smartsupport.intergraph.com).
Smart 3D and Oracle

Throughout the software and documentation, there are references and options pertaining to
Oracle databases. Intergraph Smart TM 3D plant mode supports Oracle, but marine mode and
material handling mode do not. Please remember that when using marine mode or material
handling mode, always select the SQL option when given a choice between Oracle and SQL.
What's New in the Structural Reference Data

Overview
The following changes have been made to the Structural Reference Data Overview.
Version 2014 R1 (10.1)
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Replaced out-of-date bracket symbols with general bracket descriptions and symbol
locations. For more information, see Brackets (on page 123). (P2 CP:232313)
Preface
Version 2014 (10.0)
Added Generic_2B_01 to the General Assembly Connection Selection table. For more
information, see GenAssyConnSel (on page 89) (P2 CP:216531).
Added insert plate to the list of advance plate systems. For more information, see Insert
Plates (on page 277).
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SECTION 1
Profile Cross Sections

Profile cross sections are used in the Molded Forms task. The symbols are delivered to
[Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Profile Xsections
In This Section
Cross Section Symbol B ............................................................. 15
Cross Section Symbol BUL2 ....................................................... 16
Cross Section Symbol BUL3 ....................................................... 18
Cross Section Symbol BUT ......................................................... 19
Cross Section Symbol C_SS....................................................... 20
Cross Section Symbol C_SType ................................................. 21
Cross Section Symbol EA ........................................................... 23
Cross Section Symbol FB ........................................................... 24
Cross Section Symbol HalfR ....................................................... 25
Cross Section Symbol I............................................................... 27
Cross Section Symbol I_SType ................................................... 28
Cross Section Symbol P ............................................................. 30
Cross Section Symbol R ............................................................. 31
Cross Section Symbol SB ........................................................... 32
Cross Section Symbol SqTu ....................................................... 33
Cross Section Symbol T.............................................................. 34
Cross Section Symbol T_SType.................................................. 34
Cross Section Symbol UA ........................................................... 35
Cross Section Symbol B
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The B bulb angle profile cross-section symbol (B.sym) uses the following symbol parameters.
Each symbol parameter is defined and given a default value in the symbol file. Each occurrence
of a symbol bulkloaded into the catalog can be assigned different parameter values.
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TCR - Top corner radius
FL - Flange length
Slope - Slope of the bottom of the bulb flange.
WL - Web length
CR - Corner radius
FR - Fillet radius of the bulb flange
WT - Web thickness
Cross Section Symbol BUL2
The BUL2 profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Section Name - Type the section name. This name appears when you label members. The
section name must be unique across the catalog.
Short Name - Type the short name for the section.
Alternate EDI Name - Type the Electronic Data Interchange name for the section. This name is
used when translating sections through CIMsteel. This property is currently not used.
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Description - Type a short description if needed.
Area - Type the cross-section area for the section. The area is defined in square inches or
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the depth for the section (Web Length). The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
Width - Type the breadth for the section. The breadth is defined in inches or millimeters.
Perimeter - The outside perimeter distance for the section.
CentroidX - Type the location of the centroid along the local x-axis. The location is defined in
inches or millimeters.
CentroidY - Type the location of the centroid along the local y-axis. The location is defined in
Moment of Inertia about X (Ixx) - Type the moment of inertia for the section's local x-axis.
Moment of Inertia about Y (Iyy) - Type the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Warping Statical Moment (Sw) - Type the warping statical moment for the section.
Elastic Section Modulus about X (Sxx) - Type the section modulus for the section's local xaxis.
Elastic Section Modulus about Y (Syy) - Type the section modulus for the section's local yaxis.
Torsional Moment of Inertia (J) - Type the torsional moment of inertia for the section.
Warping Constant (Cw) - Type the warping constant for the section.
Flexural Constant (H) - Type the flexural constant for the section.
Polar Radius of Gyration about Shear Center (ro) - Type the polar radius of gyration about
the shear center.
Radius of Gyration about X axis (Rxx) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local xaxis.
Radius of Gyration about Y axis (Ryy) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local yaxis.
Radius of Gyration about Principle XY (Rxy) - Type the radius of gyration about the local zaxis. The radius is defined in inches or millimeters.
Plastic Section Modulus about X (Zxx) - Type the plastic section modulus for the section's
local x-axis.
Plastic Section Modulus about Y (Zyy) - Type the plastic section modulus for the section's
local y-axis.
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Cross Section Symbol BUL3
The BUL3 profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
millimeters.
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the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol BUT
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Cross Section Symbol C_SS
The C_SS profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
millimeters.
Elastic Section Modulus about X (Sxx) - Type the section modulus for the section's local
x-axis.
Elastic Section Modulus about Y (Syy) - Type the section modulus for the section's local
y-axis.
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the shear center.
Radius of Gyration about X axis (Rxx) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local
x-axis.
Radius of Gyration about Y axis (Ryy) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local
y-axis.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol C_SType
The C_SType profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
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millimeters.
the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
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Cross Section Symbol EA

The EA profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.
square millimeters.
millimeters.
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the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol FB
The FB profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
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millimeters.
the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol HalfR
The HalfR profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

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square millimeters.
millimeters.
the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
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Cross Section Symbol I
The I profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
millimeters.
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the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol I_SType

The I_SType profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.
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square millimeters.
millimeters.
the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
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Cross Section Symbol P
The P profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
millimeters.
the shear center.
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local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol R
The R profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

square millimeters.
millimeters.
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the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol SB
The SB profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Name - Type the section name. This name appears when you label members. The section
name must be unique across the catalog.
square millimeters.
millimeters.
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the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol SqTu
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Cross Section Symbol T
Cross Section Symbol T_SType

The T_SType profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.
square millimeters.
millimeters.
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Elastic Section Modulus about X (Sxx) - Type the section modulus for the section's local
x-axis.
Elastic Section Modulus about Y (Syy) - Type the section modulus for the section's local
y-axis.
the shear center.
Radius of Gyration about X axis (Rxx) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local
x-axis.
Radius of Gyration about Y axis (Ryy) - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local
y-axis.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
Cross Section Symbol UA
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The UA profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.
square millimeters.
millimeters.
the shear center.
local x-axis.
local y-axis.
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SECTION 2
Member Cross Sections

Member cross-section symbols are used in the Structure task.
All section tables delivered with the software use a specific set of cross-section symbols. Some
section tables use all the cross-section symbols in the set; some tables only use a subset of the
cross-section symbols. Each cross-section symbol has its own set of properties. When looking
at a section table workbook, you can determine the cross-section symbol that is being
referenced by that particular sheet by looking at the SymbolDefinition entry at the top of the
sheet.
The cross-section symbols are delivered with the reference data software in the [Reference
Data Folder]\SharedContent\CrossSections folder. You can create your own custom
cross-section symbols, sometimes referred to as arbitrary sections, using the 2D Symbols utility
that is delivered with the software.
The software uses the simple physical representation of the cross-section symbol to display the
member geometry in the model. You can change the display representation using the Selected
Aspects option of Format > View.
The delivered symbols contain a detailed physical representation. This representation is
available only for marine models, and is not used for plant and materials handling models.
The delivered symbols also contain a production physical representation. This representation is
available only for marine models in the Structural Manufacturing task, and is not used for plant
and materials handling models.
For more information, see Cross-Section Symbol Representations in the 2D Symbols User's
Guide.
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In This Section
Cross Section Symbol 2L ............................................................ 38
Cross Section Symbol BUBoxFM ................................................ 40
Cross Section Symbol BUC ........................................................ 42
Cross Section Symbol BUCan..................................................... 44
Cross Section Symbol BUCone................................................... 46
Cross Section Symbol BUEndCan .............................................. 47
Cross Section Symbol BUFlat ..................................................... 49
Cross Section Symbol BUI .......................................................... 50
Cross Section Symbol BUIHaunch .............................................. 52
Cross Section Symbol BUITaperWeb .......................................... 54
Cross Section Symbol BUIUE ..................................................... 56
Cross Section Symbol BUL ......................................................... 58
Cross Section Symbol BUT ......................................................... 60
Cross Section Symbol BUTube ................................................... 61
Cross Section Symbol C (MC)..................................................... 63
Cross Section Symbol CS ........................................................... 65
Cross Section Symbol HSSC (Pipe) ............................................ 66
Cross Section Symbol HSSR ...................................................... 67
Cross Section Symbol HW .......................................................... 68
Cross Section Symbol HWWF..................................................... 69
Cross Section Symbol L .............................................................. 71
Cross Section Symbol Rect......................................................... 73
Cross Section Symbol RectC ...................................................... 74
Cross Section Symbol RectCWF................................................. 75
Cross Section Symbol RectWF ................................................... 77
Cross Section Symbol RS ........................................................... 78
Cross Section Symbol S ............................................................. 79
Cross Section Symbol ST ........................................................... 81
Cross Section Symbol T (MT) ..................................................... 82
Cross Section Symbol W (M) ...................................................... 84
Cross Section Symbol Wedge ..................................................... 86
Cross Section Symbol WedgeWF ............................................... 87
Cross Section Symbol 2L

The 2L cross section symbol defines double-angle sections and uses the following properties.
section name must be unique within the section standard.
EDI Name - Type the Electronic Data Interchange name for the section. This name is used
when translating sections through CIMsteel. This property is currently not used.
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Group Id - Type the material group identification for the section.
Unit Weight - Type the weight of the section. The unit weight is defined in mass per length,
pound per foot (lb/ft).
Area - Type the cross-sectional area for the section. The area is defined in square inches or
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the depth for the section (longer legs). The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Type the other depth for the section (shorter legs). The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
bf - Type the width of a single angle. The width is defined in inches or millimeters.
Width - Type the width of the entire section. The width is defined in inches or millimeters.
Perimeter - Type the outside perimeter of the section.
tf - Type the flange thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in inches or millimeters.
tw - Type the web thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in inches or millimeters.
kdesign - Type the distance from outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded section.
kdetail - Type the distance from outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on welded section.
bb - Enter the back-to-back spacing on the section.
CentroidY - Type the centroid location along the y-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
Ixx - Type the moment of inertia for the section's local x-axis.
Zxx - Type the plastic section modulus for the section's local x-axis.
Sxx - Type the section modulus for the section's local x-axis.
Rxx - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local x-axis.
Ryy - Type the radius of gyration for the section's local y-axis.
ro - Type the polar radius of gyration about the shear center.
H - Type the flexural constant.
bb Configuration - Specifies which legs of the angles are placed back-to-back. Type 0 for
equal leg angle. Type 1 to place the long legs back-to-back. Type 2 to place the short legs
back-to-back.
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lsg - Specify the bolt gage for the long side when there is one bolt row. For more information,
see Member Cross Sections.
lsg1 - Specify the gage distance to the first bolt row on the long side when there are two bolt
rows.
lsg2 - Specify the gage distance between the first and second bolt rows on the long side when
there are two bolt rows.
ssg - Specify the bolt gage for the short side when there is one bolt row.
ssg1 - Specify the gage distance to the first bolt row on the short side when there are two bolt
rows.
ssg2 - Specify the gage distance from the first bolt row to the second bolt row on the short side
when there are two bolt rows.
IsHollow - Specify if the cross-section is hollow or not. For this cross-section, the default value
is False.
IsSymmetricAlongX - Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local x-axis. For this
cross-section, the default value is False.
IsSymmetricAlongY - Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local y-axis. For this
cross-section, the default value is True.
Cross Section Symbol BUBoxFM

The BUBoxFM symbol uses the following properties.
Section Name - Type the section name. The section name must be unique within the section
standard.
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Unit Weight - Type the weight of the section. The unit weight is defined in mass per length
pound per foot (lbm/ft).
Area - Type the cross-section area for the section.
Depth - Type the depth for the section. The depth is defined in meters
Width - Type the width for the section. The width is defined in meters.
Top Flange Width - Type the width of the top flange.
Top Flange Thickness - Type the thickness of the top flange.
Bottom Flange Width - Type the width of the bottom flange.
Bottom Flange Thickness - Type the thickness of the bottom flange.
Web Thickness - Type the thickness of the web.
Offset Left Web Top - Type the offset distance for the top left web.
Offset Right Web Top - Type the offset distance for the top right web.
Offset Left Web Bot - Type the offset distance for the bottom left web.
Offset Right Web Bot - Type the offset distance for the bottom right web.
CentroidX - Type the vertical distance from designated member edge to the centroidal axis.
CentroidY - Type the vertical distance from designated member edge to the centroidal axis.
Iyy - Type the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Zyy - Type the plastic section modulus for the section's local y-axis.
Syy - Type the section modulus for the section's local y-axis.
J - Type the torsional moment of inertia for the section.
Cw - Type the warping constant for the section.
H - Type the flexural constant for the section.
is True.
cross-section, whether or not the cross-section is symmetrical about the x-axis depends on
dimensional values.
cross-section, whether or not the cross-section is symmetrical about the y-axis depends on
dimensional values.
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Symmetries about the x- and y-axes are defined by design properties only. The Flange
Width Extension (top and bottom) property is not a design property; therefore, the symmetry
calculation is not affected by this property. This non-affect can cause discrepancies between the
symmetry of the cross-section graphic and the IsSymmetricAlongX and IsSymmetricAlongY
properties when non-zero width extensions are defined.
Cross Section Symbol BUC

The BUC symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Top Flange Thickness - Type the thickness of the top flange.
Bottom Flange Width - Type the width of the bottom flange.
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Bottom Flange Thickness - Type the thickness of the bottom flange.
Web Thickness - Type the thickness of the web.
Offset Web Top - Type the offset distance for the top web.
Offset Web Bot - Type the offset distance for the bottom web.
gf - Type the bolt gage for the flange.
gw - Type the bolt gage for the web.
is False.
dimensional values.
dimensional values.
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Cross Section Symbol BUCan

The BUCan symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Tube Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the main tube plate.
Tube Diameter - Type the diameter of the main tube.
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Diameter Start - Type the cone diameter at the can start.
Diameter End - Type the cone diameter at the can end.
Length Start Cone - Type the start cone length. You can also enter any negative number to
indicate this length should be 1/3 of the total length.
Length End Cone - Type the end cone length. You can also enter any negative number to
Cone 1 Thickness - Type the plate thickness for the cone closest to the start of the member.
Cone 1 Material - Type the plate material for the cone closest to the start of the member.
Cone 1 Grade - Type the plate material grade for the cone closest to the start of the member.
Cone 2 Thickness - Type the plate thickness for the cone closest to the end of the member.
Cone 2 Material - Type the plate material for the cone closest to the end of the member.
Cone 2 Grade - Type the plate material grade for the cone closest to the end of the member.
is True.
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Cross Section Symbol BUCone

The BUCone symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Cone Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the cone plate.
Diameter Start - Type the cone diameter at the start.
Diameter End - Type the cone diameter at the end.
Length Start Cone - Type the start cone length. You can also enter any negative number to
Length End Cone - Type the end cone length. You can also enter any negative number to
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is True.
Cross Section Symbol BUEndCan

The BUEndCan symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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Tube Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the main tube plate.
Tube Diameter - Type the diameter of the main tube.
Diameter Cone - Type the cone diameter.
Cone Length - Type the start cone length. You can also enter any negative number to indicate
this length should be 1/3 of the total length.
is True.
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Cross Section Symbol BUFlat

The BUFlat symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Web Thickness - Type the thickness of the top flange.
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is False.
Cross Section Symbol BUI

The BUI symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Top Flange Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the top flange.
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is False.
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Cross Section Symbol BUIHaunch

The BUIHaunch symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Bottom Flange Width - Type the width of the top flange.
Bottom Flange Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the top flange.
Length Start - Type the distance from the start of the member to where the haunch transition
should start. You can enter any negative number to specify the distance be 1/3 of the member
length.
Depth Start - Type the web depth at the start of the member.
Depth End - Type the web depth at the end of the member.
Depth Haunch - Type the web depth at the haunch.
Length End - Type the distance from the end of the member to where the haunch transition
should end. You can enter any negative number to specify the distance be 1/3 of the member
length.
Transition Gradient Start - Type the slope of the start transition.
Transition Gradient End - Type the slope of the end transition.
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is False.
dimensional values.
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Cross Section Symbol BUITaperWeb

The BUITaperWeb symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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is False.
cross-section, whether or not the cross-section is symmetrical depends on dimensional values.
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Cross Section Symbol BUIUE

The BUIUE symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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is False.
dimensional values.
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Cross Section Symbol BUL

The BUL symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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lsg - Specify the bolt gage for the long side when there is one bolt row.
rows.
lsg2 - Specify the gage distance from the first bolt row to the second bolt row on the long side
rows.
is False.
dimensional values.
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Cross Section Symbol BUT

The BUT symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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is False.
Cross Section Symbol BUTube

The BUTube symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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Tube Thickness - Type the plate thickness of the tube plate.
Tube Diameter - Type the diameter of the tube.
is True.
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Cross Section Symbol C (MC)

The C cross-section symbol defines channel sections and uses the following properties. The C
symbol is also used for MC cross-sections.
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the depth for the section. The depth is defined in inches or millimeters.
Width - Type the flange width for the section. The width is defined in inches or millimeters.
d - Type the depth for the section. The depth is defined in inches or millimeters.
bf - Type the flange width for the section. The width is defined in inches or millimeters.
kdesign - Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on the welded section.
kdetail - Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded section.
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CentroidX - Type the centroid location along the x-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
eo_x - Type the shear center location along the x-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
xp - Type the horizontal distance from the designated edge of member to its plastic neutral axis
(PNA). The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
H - Type the flexural constant in LRFD Specification Equation E3-1.
is False.
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Cross Section Symbol CS

The CS cross section symbol defines solid round sections and uses the following properties.
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the depth of the section.
Width - Type the width of the section.
Perimeter - Type the outside perimeter distance for the section.
H - Type the flexural constant.
is False.
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Cross Section Symbol HSSC (Pipe)

The HSSC cross section symbol defines circular, hollow structural sections and uses the
following properties. The HSSC symbol is also used for Pipe cross-sections.
Section Name - Type the section name. This name appears when labeling members. The
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the depth of the section.
Width - Type the width of the section.
tnom - Type the nominal wall thickness of the section.
tdes - Type the design wall thickness of the section.
D_t - Type the ratio of the diameter to the thickness.
is True.
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Cross Section Symbol HSSR

The HSSR cross section symbol defines rectangular, hollow, structural sections and uses the
following properties.
Area - Type the cross-section area for the section. The area is defined in square inches and
square millimeters.
Depth - Type the overall depth of the section.
Width - Type the width for the section. The width is defined in inches or millimeters.
tnom - Type the nominal wall thickness of the section.
tdes - Type the design wall thickness of the section.
b_t - Type the width to thickness ratio of the section.
h_t - Type the height to thickness ratio of the section.
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is True.
Cross Section Symbol HW

The HW symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Angle - Define the angle.
d - Type the depth for the section.
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bf - Type the width for the section.
tw - Type the web thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in meters.
tf - Type the flange thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in meters.
Cross Section Symbol HWWF

The HWWF symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
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Flange Right Width - Define the flange width on the right side.
Flange Left Width - Define the flange width on the left side.
CentroidX - Type the horizontal distance from the designated member edge to the centroidal
axis.
CentroidY - Type the vertical distance from the designated member edge to the centroidal axis.
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Cross Section Symbol L

The L cross section symbol uses the following properties.
square millimeters.
d - Type the overall depth (longer leg) for the section. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
bf - Type the overall width (shorter leg) for the section. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
xp - Type the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA) along
the local x-axis.
yp - Type the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA) along
the local y-axis.
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Rxy - Type the radius of gyration about the local z-axis. The radius is defined in inches or
millimeters.
lsg - Specify the bolt gage for the long side when there is one bolt row.
rows.
lsg2 - Specify the gage distance from the first bolt row to the second bolt row on the long side
rows.
is False.
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Cross Section Symbol Rect

The Rect symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
axis.
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Cross Section Symbol RectC

The RectC symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Setback - Define the setback. This value is defined in meters.
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axis.
Cross Section Symbol RectCWF

The RectCWF symbol uses the following properties.
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standard.
Setback - Define the setback. This value is defined in meters.
Flange Right Width - Define the flange width on the right side. This valve is defined in meters.
Flange Left Width - Define the flange width on the left side. This valve is defined in meters.
axis.
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Cross Section Symbol RectWF

The RectWF symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Flange Right Width - Define the flange width on the right side. This valve is defined in meters.
Flange Left Width - Define the flange width on the left side. This valve is defined in meters.
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Cross Section Symbol RS

The RS cross section symbol defines rectangular solids and uses the following properties.
Area - Type the cross-section area for the section. The area is defined in square inches and
square millimeters.
Perimeter - Type the outside perimeter distance for the section.
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is False.
Cross Section Symbol S

The S cross section symbol uses the following properties.
Depth - Type the depth for the section. The depth is defined in inches.
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Width - Type the flange width for the section. The width is defined in inches.
d - Type the overall depth for the section.
bf - Type the overall width for the section.
tw - Type the web thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in inches.
tf - Type the flange thickness for the section. The thickness is defined in inches.
Fy3p - Type the maximum yield for the compact web for the section.
Wno - Type the normalized warping function. The function is defined in square inches or square
millimeters.
Sw - Type the warping statical moment. The moment is defined in in 4 or mm4.
Qf - Type the first moment of area for the flange.
Qw - Type the first moment of area for the web.
is False.
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Cross Section Symbol ST

The ST cross section symbol uses the following properties.
CentroidY - Type the distance to the centroid along the local y-axis. This distance is defined in
yp - Type the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis along the
local y-axis.
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is False.
Cross Section Symbol T (MT)

The T cross-section symbol uses the following properties. The T symbol is also used for MT
cross-sections.
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yp - Type the distance from designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis along the local
y-axis.
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is False.
Cross Section Symbol W (M)

The W symbol uses the following properties. The W symbol is also used for M cross-sections.
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Fy3p - Type the maximum yield stress for the section.
Wno - Type the normalized warping function. The function is defined in square inches or square
millimeters.
Sw - Type the warping statical moment. The moment is defined in in 4 or mm4.
Qf - Type the first moment of area for the flange.
Qw - Type the first moment of area for the web.
is False.
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Cross Section Symbol Wedge

The Wedge symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Angle Right - Define the angle on the right side of the web.
Angle Left - Define the angle on the left side of the web.
axis.
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Cross Section Symbol WedgeWF

The WedgeWF symbol uses the following properties.
standard.
Angle Right - Define the angle on the right side of the web.
Angle Left - Define the angle on the left side of the web.
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Flange Right Width - Define the flange width on the right side.
Flange Left Width - Define the flange width on the left side.
axis.
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SECTION 3
Assembly Connections for Members

Member assembly connections are smart occurrence objects placed between members and
other structural objects in the Model. Assembly connections are created by using Place
Member Assembly Connection or Free End Cut at a frame connection or Place Member
Generic Assembly Connection in the Structural Detailing task. The rules select the type of
assembly connection. Assembly connections do not have geometry, but trigger other rules for
end cuts, corner features, and physical connections.
In This Section
GenAssyConnSel ....................................................................... 89
MbrAxisByOnMember ................................................................. 91
MbrAxisByEdge .......................................................................... 92
MbrAxisByFCAndOS1Edge ........................................................ 94
MbrAxisByFCAndOSNoEdge ...................................................... 95
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS2Edge ..................................................... 97
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS1Edge ..................................................... 98
MbrAxisByOSAndOS2Edge ........................................................ 100
MbrAxisByOSAndOS1Edge ........................................................ 101
MbrAxisByOSAndOSNoEdge ..................................................... 103
Codelists..................................................................................... 105
GenAssyConnSel
Questions
None
Items
All behavior is controlled by questions on child objects. In some cases the default answers for
questions on child objects are set automatically based on the selected assembly connection
item, as noted in the table below.
Item
Description
Preview
Generic_MbrAC_01
The connection creates web cuts and

flange cuts for each of up to five
bounding objects. All behavior is
controlled by questions on the child
objects.
Use cases vary so widely that

no preview is possible.
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Item
Description
Preview
WP_2B_CF
This option is made available when

there are two bounding objects.
flange cuts for each of the bounding
objects. A corner feature is placed
where the two bounding objects meet.
All other behavior is controlled by
questions on child objects.
WPEF_PF_1
This option is made available when:
There are two bounding objects.
One boundary is a plate face.
One boundary is a member.
The bounded member intersects

the edge of the bounding
member, completely overlaps it,
and extends beyond it.
The bounding plate is further

away than the bounding member.

flange cuts for each of the bounding
objects. A corner feature is placed
where the two bounding objects meet.
Questions asked by child objects
have their default values set to
automatically achieve this
configuration:
90
Inside Face Rathole corner

feature placed where bounded
member meets bounding edge.
Step Snipe feature placed where

bounding objects meet.
Bounded flanges or webs are cut

square.

Item
Description
Preview
Generic_2B_01
This option is made available when:
There are two or more bounding

objects.
The web intersects the plate

edge.
A complete flange object

intersects the other bounding
object.
The connection creates a web cut and

a flange cut. The web cut has one
bounding edge and the flange cut has
the other bounding edge.
MbrAxisByOnMember
Questions
Question
Type
TopFlangeOr(Left)Web
End Cut Shape (on page 106) (codelist)
BottomFlangeOrRightWeb
ExtendOrSetBack
Extend Or Offset (on page 108) (codelist)
Offset
Numeric
ShapeOutside
Shape Outside (on page 106) (codelist)
TopBraceType
BraceTpeCol (on page 117) (codelist)
TopBraceBoundedEndType
BraceConnTpeCol (on page 118) (codelist)
TopBraceBoundedEndValue
Numeric
TopBraceBoundingEndType
TopBraceBoundingEndValue
Numeric
BottomBraceType
BottomBraceBoundedEndType
91

Question
Type
BottomBraceBoundedEndValue
Numeric
BottomBraceBoundingEndType
BottomBraceBoundingEndValue
Numeric
Items
Item
Description
Preview
MbrAxis_
ToOnMember
This is the only item

available in the class.
MbrAxisByEdge
Questions
92
Question
Type
ExtendOrSetBack
Offset
Numeric
ShapeOutside
ShapeAtEdge
Shape at Edge (on page 110) (codelist)
TopBraceType

Question
Type
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_ToEdge

Preview
93
MbrAxisByFCAndOS1Edge
Questions
94
Question
Type
ExtendOrSetBack
Offset
Numeric
ShapeOutside
ShapeAtEdge
ShapeAtFace
Shape at Face (codelist)
InsideCorner
Inside Corner (codelist)
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric

Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToFaceAndOutSide1Edge

available in the
class.
Preview
MbrAxisByFCAndOSNoEdge
Questions
Question
Type
ShapeOutside
ShapeAtFaceTop
ShapeAtFaceBottom
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
95

Question
Type
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
Items
96
Item
Description
Preview
MbrAxis_
ToFaceAndOutSideNoEdge

MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS2Edge
Questions
Question
Type
ShapeOutside
ShapeAtEdgeOverlap
Shape at Edge Overlap (on page 113)

(codelist)
ShapeAtEdge
TopInsideCorner
InsideCorner (codelist)
BottomInsideCorner
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
97

Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToEdgeAndOutSide2Edge

available in the
class.
Preview
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS1Edge
Questions
98
Question
Type
ShapeOutside
ShapeAtFace
ShapeAtEdge
InsideCorner
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric

Question
Type
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToEdgeAndOutSide1Edge

available in the
class.
Preview
99
MbrAxisByOSAndOS2Edge
Questions
100
Question
Type
TopShapeOutside
BottomShapeOutside
ShapeAtTopEdge

(codelist)
ShapeAtBottomEdge

(codelist)
TopInsideCorner
BottomInsideCorner
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric

Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToOutSideAndOutSide2Edge
This is the only

item available in
the class.
Preview
MbrAxisByOSAndOS1Edge
Questions
Question
Type
TopShapeOutside
BottomShapeOutside
ShapeAtEdge

(codelist)
ShapeAtFace
InsideCorner
TopBraceType
101

Question
Type
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
Items
102
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToOutSideAndOutSide1Edge
This is the only

item available in
the class.
Preview
MbrAxisByOSAndOSNoEdge
Questions
Question
Type
TopShapeOutside
BottomShapeOutside
ShapeAtFaceTop
ShapeAtFaceBottom
TopBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
BottomBraceType
Numeric
Numeric
103

Items
Item
Description
MbrAxis_
ToOutSideAndOutSideNoEdge
This is the only

item available in
the class.
Preview
MbrAxis_ToFaceAndEdge
104

Item
Description
Preview
MbrAxis_ToEdgeAndEdge
MbrAxisByCenterSel
MbrAxisByTubeAndTubeSel
MbrAxisByOnTubeMemberSel
MbrSplitSel
MbrMiterSel
Codelists
The following codelists are available:
Topics
End Cut Shape ........................................................................... 106
Shape Outside ............................................................................ 106
Extend or Offset .......................................................................... 108
Shape at Edge ............................................................................ 110
Shape at Edge Overlap ............................................................... 113
Shape at Edge Outside ............................................................... 115
BraceTpeCol............................................................................... 117
BraceConnTpeCol ...................................................................... 118
105
End Cut Shape

End Cut Shape
Value
Preview
Straight
Sniped
Not Applied
Used when there is no bounded flange.
Shape Outside
Shape Outside
Value
Preview
Straight
106

Value
Preview
Sniped
Top End Cut Shape = Straight

Bottom End Cut Shape = Straight
Shape Outside = Straight
Top End Cut Shape = Sniped

Shape Outside = Straight
Top End Cut Shape = Straight

Shape Outside = Sniped
Top End Cut Shape = Sniped

Shape Outside = Sniped
107
Extend or Offset
Extend or Offset
Value
Preview
Extend Far Corner
Offset Far Corner
Extend Far Side
Offset Far Side
108

Value
Preview
Extend Near Side
Offset Near Side
Extend Near Corner
Offset Near Corner
109
Shape at Edge
The following graphics represent only one possible shape to satisfy each Shape at Edge
condition. The location of the start and end points are of primary significance.
Value
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Face
Bounded Inner
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
None
The purpose is to maintain maximum contact between the bounded and

bounding objects.
Face To
Corner
The purpose is to clear all material inside the bounding edge. When there is no
bounded flange, it behaves like Face To Outside if the overlap at the bounding
edge does not exceed a threshold value.
Face To
Edge
The purpose is to clear all material inside the bounding edge and the inside
portion of the bounding edge. If there is no overlap between the bounded web
and the bounding edge, it should behave like Face To Corner. When there is no
bounded flange, it behaves like Face To Outside if the overlap at the bounding
edge does not exceed a threshold value.
Face To
Flange
The purpose is to clear all material inside the bounding edge, while leaving the
bounded flange connected. If there is no bounded flange, it should behave like
Face To Outside.
110

Value
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Face
Bounded Inner
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
Face To
Outside
The purpose is to clear all material around the bounding edge.

Inside To
Edge
The purpose is to leave the bounded flange connected, if it exists, and clear
material in the immediate vicinity of the bounding inside corner. If the overlap
between bounded web and bounding edge is insufficient for the minimum radius,
it should behave like Inside To Flange. When there is no bounded flange, it
behaves like Face To Outside if the overlap at the bounding edge does not
exceed a threshold value.
Inside To
Flange
The purpose is to leave the bounded flange, if it exists, connected and clear
material in the vicinity of the bounding inside corner as far as the bounded
flange. If there is no bounded flange, it should behave like Inside To Outside.
Inside To
Outside
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and clear material
in the vicinity of the bounding inside corner.
Corner To
Flange
111

Value
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Inner
Surface
Intersects Face
Bounded Inner
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
The purpose is to leave the bounded flange connected, if it exists, and

disconnect the bounded web from the bounding edge if there is any overlap. If
the overlap is insufficient for the default feature, the answer is not applicable and
no feature should be placed. If there is no flange, it should behave like Corner
To Outside.
Corner To
Outside
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and disconnect the
bounded web from the bounding edge if there is any overlap.
Edge To
Flange
material just inside the bounded flange, while leaving the bounded web attached
to the bounding edge if there is any overlap. If the overlap is insufficient for the
default feature, the answer is not applicable and no feature should be placed. If
there is no flange, it should behave like Edge To Outside.
Edge To
Outside
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and leave the
bounded web attached to the bounding edge if there is any overlap. If there is no
overlap, the flange is set back starting at the corner, but no additional material is
removed from the web (compare to Corner To Outside).
112
Shape at Edge Overlap

Value
Extend Near Corner Offset Near Corner

Offset = 0.0mm
Offset Near Corner
None

bounding objects.
Face To
Inside
Corner
The purpose is to clear all material from the inside of the bounding edge.
Face To
Edge
The purpose is to clear all material from the inside of the bounding edge and in
the vicinity of the inside corner.
Face To
Outside
Corner
The purpose is to clear all material from the inside of the bounding edge and
the bounding edge itself. If there is no overlap on the outside then it behaves
as Face To Outside.
113

Value

Offset = 0.0mm
Offset Near Corner
Face To
Outside
The purpose is to clear all material from the inside of the bounding edge, the
bounding edge itself, and in the vicinity of the outside corner. If there is no
overlap on the outside, the cut progresses to the outside of the bounded
member. If the outside area is set back from the near corner, the offset value
(separate question) is maintained.
Inside To
Edge
The purpose is to clear material in the vicinity of the inside corner. If the
overlap at the bounding edge is insufficient for the default feature, it behaves
as Inside To Outside.
Inside To
Outside
Corner
The purpose is to clear material from the bounding edge and in the vicinity of
the inside corner. If there is no overlap on the outside then it behaves as
Inside To Corner.
Inside To
Outside
114

Value

Offset = 0.0mm
Offset Near Corner
The purpose is to clear all material from the bounding edge and in the vicinity
of both corners. If there is no overlap on the outside, the cut progresses to the
outside of the bounded member. If the outside area is set back from the near
corner, the offset value (separate question) is maintained.
Inside
Corner To
Outside
The purpose is to clear material from the bounding edge and in the vicinity of
the outside corner. If there is no overlap on the top, the cut progresses to the
bounded top. If the outside area is set back from the near corner, the offset
value (separate question) is maintained.
Edge To
Outside
The purpose is to clear material in the vicinity of the outside corner. If there is
no overlap on the outside, the cut progresses to the outside of the bounded
member. If the outside area is set back from the near corner, the offset value
(separate question) is maintained.
Shape at Edge Outside

Value
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects
Nothing
Bounded Outer
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
None

bounding objects.
115

Value
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects
Nothing
Bounded Outer
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
Edge To
Flange
material just inside the bounded flange, while leaving the bounded web attached
to the bounding edge if there is any overlap. If the overlap is insufficient for the
default feature, the answer is not applicable, and no feature should be placed. If
there is no flange, it should behave like Edge To Outside.
Edge To
Outside
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and leave part of the
bounded web attached to the edge of the bounding flange if there is any overlap.
If there is no overlap, then the flange is set back starting at the corner, but no
additional material is removed from the web (compare to Corner To Outside).
Corner
To
Flange
The purpose is to leave the bounded flange connected, if it exists, and

disconnect the bounded web from the edge of the bounding edge if there is any
overlap. If the overlap is insufficient for the default feature, the answer is not
applicable, and no feature should be placed. If there is no flange, it should
behave like Corner To Outside.
Corner
To
Outside
116

Value
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects Edge
Bounded Outer
Surface
Intersects
Nothing
Bounded Outer
No Bounded
Surface
Flange
Intersects Corner
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and disconnect the
bounded web from the edge of the bounding edge if there is any overlap.
Outside
To Edge
material in the immediate vicinity of the bounding corner. If the overlap at the
bounding edge is insufficient for the default feature, it should behave like
Outside To Outside.
Outside
To
Flange
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and clear material in
the vicinity of the bounding inside corner. If there is no flange, it behaves like
Outside To Outside.
Outside
To
Outside
The purpose is to disconnect the bounded flange, if it exists, and clear material in
the immediate vicinity of the bounding edge and the outside corner of the
bounding edge.
BraceTpeCol
Value
Preview
Description
NotApplicable
Brace is not valid for a given assembly

connection.
None
Brace is valid but not applied.
117

Value
Preview
Description
InsetMember
A standard member with inset is placed

as child of the assembly connection
between two members connected axis to
end.
FlushMember
A standard member flush to the input

members is created as child of the
assembly connection between two
members connected axis to end.
BraceConnTpeCol
Value
Preview
Offset Along Bounded
118
Description
An offset is
maintained from the
intersection of
bounded and
bounding along the
bounded axis.
Along
Web
Bounding Penetrated
An offset is
maintained from the
intersection of
bounded and
bounding along
bounding in the
brace direction.
Flange
Penetrated
An offset is
maintained from the
intersection of
bounded and
bounding along
bounding in the
bounding axis
direction.

Value
Preview
Slope Along Bounded
Description
Distance along
bounded is
measured by
multiplying slope by
offset along
bounding,
Along
Web
Bounding Penetrated
Distance along
bounding is
measured by
offset along
bounded.
Flange
Penetrated
Distance along
bounding is
measured by
offset along
bounded.
119
120
SECTION 4
Chamfers
A chamfer object is a plate-edge bevel that is added to properly trim the plate. Chamfers are
created when plates are detailed in the Structural Detailing task. A chamfer is placed
automatically by the assembly connection, based on the thickness difference of two connected
plate parts. In general, the chamfer is determined only by the geometry, and the user does not
change the result.
Chamfers can be single-sided or double-sided, and apply to both edge-to-edge (butt)
connections, and edge-to-face (tee) connections.
Chamfer selection at the assembly connection level also provides information used by welds in
physical connections, including the welding type. For more information, see Physical
Connections (on page 279).
In This Section
Single Sided Chamfers ............................................................... 121
Double Sided Chamfer ................................................................ 122
Single Sided Chamfers

SingleSidedBase
121
Chamfers
SingleSidedOffset
Double Sided Chamfer
122
SECTION 5
Brackets
Bracket types are based on the number of supports and the attachment method (trimmed or
lapped). A bracket can also contain an edge reinforcement, a buckling stiffener, or a flange.
Bracket symbols are delivered in two locations:
[Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Marine Library\Brackets folder. Within the Brackets

folder, the folder hierarchy is further organized by the number of supports and by whether
the bracket is trimmed or lapped.
[Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Brackets folder. Within the Brackets folder, the

folder hierarchy is further organized by the number of supports.
Two Support Brackets

2S brackets have two supports.
Brackets can be trimmed or lapped to one or both supports, as shown in the following examples.
Three Support Brackets

3S brackets have three supports.
Brackets can be trimmed or lapped to supports in any combination, as shown in the following
examples.
123
Brackets
Four Support Brackets

4S brackets have four supports.
Brackets can be trimmed or lapped to support 1 and support 2, but are trimmed to support 3 and
support 4, as shown in the following examples.
Five Support Brackets

5S brackets have five supports. Brackets are trimmed to all supports.
Bracket Flanges
124
Brackets
Placement
Brackets are placed several ways:
As major brackets aligned with reference planes in the Molded Forms task.
As major tripping brackets aligned with supports in the Molded Forms task.
As rib connections on profiles in the Molded Forms task:
As bracket parts aligned with reference planes in the Structural Detailing task. Placement of
detailing brackets may be automated in the assembly connection rules.
125
Brackets
126
SECTION 6
Slots and Collars

Slots and collars are placed automatically when a penetrating profile is detailed, but you can
overwrite the selections. The slot and collar selection processes are separated, to allow
placement of different slot and collar combinations.
Slot Selection
The slot selection can be controlled by the method that is used to plan the assembly. If the plate
is dropped onto a profile, the slot can be opened to a particular angle. This can be set directly
from planning data.
The following describes the selection process at the Root Slot level:
If the assembly method is Drop, SlotC and SlotA are available. If profile cross section type
is BULTL2 or BUT, SlotC2 is also available.
If the assembly method is Slide, SlotC and SlotI are available. If profile cross section type is
BUTL2 or BUT, SlotC2 is also available. SlotI is available only when the profile is
perpendicular to the base plate.
The result of the root selection is a child sub-selection. Each of the sub-selection types are
described in the following sections.
The delivered reference data does not provide data to allow slot selection to be set from
Planning data. The selection is controlled by the user. The default is set to Drop, and you must
set this at the assembly connection level. You can customize the reference data to allow slot
selection from Planning data.
In This Section
Slot A.......................................................................................... 128
Slot C ......................................................................................... 129
Slot C2 ....................................................................................... 140
Slot I ........................................................................................... 141
Non-Tight Clips ........................................................................... 148
Tight Collars ............................................................................... 152
127
Slots and Collars
Slot A
Slot A class penetrations are not connected to their cross-sections.
Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
Selection Logic
in the Rules
SlotAA_SM
EA
None
Parameters
UA
SlotBA_SM
128
None
Slots and Collars

Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
Selection Logic
in the Rules
SlotFA_SM
FB
None
SlotTA_SM
None
Parameters
BUT
BUTL2
129
Slots and Collars
Slot C
Slot C class penetrations are connected to their cross-sections.
Web Left Connection

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Selection Logic Parameters

in the Rules
SlotAC_L_AAT_DTR
EA
Non-tight
UA
Profile height >

125 mm
EA
Non-tight
SlotAC_L_PAT_DTR
UA
130
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAC_L_PAT_STR
EA
Tight
UA
SlotBC_L_AAT_DTR
Non-tight
SlotBC_L_LAT_STR
Non-tight
Profile height
120 mm
131
Slots and Collars
132
Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotBC_L_LTT_STR
Tight
SlotBC_L_PAT_DTR
Non-tight
SlotBC_L_PAT_STR
Tight
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotFC_L_AAT_DTR
FB
Non-tight
SlotFC_L_PAT_DTR
FB
Non-tight
133
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotFC_L_PAT_STR
FB
Tight
SlotL2C_L_AAT_DTR
BUTL2
Non-tight
Profile height >
150 mm
134
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotL2C_L_PAT_DTR
BUTL2
Non-tight
SlotL2C_L_PAT_DTR2
BUTL2
Tight
135
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotTC_L_AAT_DTR
BUT
Non-tight
Profile height >
150 mm
SlotTC_L_PAT_DTR
136
BUT
Non-tight
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotTC_L_PAT_STR
BUT
Tight
Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotTC_T_PAA_STR
BUT
Non-tight
Top Connection
137
Slots and Collars

Web Left and Top Connection
Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAC_LT_AAA
EA
Non-tight
UA
SlotAC_LT_PAA
EA
Non-tight
UA
138
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAC_LT_PAT
EA
Tight
SlotAC_LT_PAT2
UA
(all use SlotAC_LT_PAT)
SlotBC_LT_PAT
Tight
SlotBC_LT_PAT2
(all use SlotBC_LT_PAT)
139
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotFC_LT_PAT
FB
Tight
SlotFC_LT_PAT2
(all use SlotBC_LT_PAT)
Slot C2
Slot C2 class penetrations are connected to the top of the flange of their cross-sections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotL2C2_T_PTT_STR
BUT
Tight
SlotL2C2_T_PTT_STR2
BUTL2
SlotTC2_T_PTT_STR
SlotTC2_T_PTT_STR2
(all use
SlotTC2_T_PTT_STR)
140
Slots and Collars
Slot I
Slot I class penetrations are connected to the left and right sides of the web of their
cross-sections.
Web Left and Web Right Connection

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAI
EA
Available in
catalog, but not
available in
current selection
of SML Slot
rules.
SlotAI_LR_PAAP_STR
EA
Tight
UA
141
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAI_LR_AAAA_STR
EA
Non-tight
UA
Profile height >

125 mm
Tight
SlotBI_LR_PAAP_STR
142
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotBI_LR_AAAA_STR
Non-tight
SlotFI
SlotFI_LR_PAAP_STR
Available in
catalog, but not
available in
current selection
of SML Slot
rules.
FB
Tight
143
Slots and Collars
144
Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotFI_LR_AAAA_STR
FB
Non-tight
SlotL2I_LR_PAAP_STR
BUTL2
Tight
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotL2I_LR_AAAA_STR
BUTL2
Non-tight
SlotTI_LR_PAAP_STR
BUT
Tight
145
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotTI_LR_AAAA_STR
BUT
Non-tight
Web Left, Web Right, Connection and Top Connection

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotAI_LTR_PAAP_STR
EA
Tight
UA
SlotBI_LTR_PAAP_STR
146
Tight
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

in the Rules
SlotFI_LTR_PAAP_STR
FB
Tight
SlotL2I_LTR_PAAP_STR
BUTL2
Tight
SlotTI_LTR_PAAP_STR
BUT
Tight
147
Slots and Collars
Non-Tight Clips
Clips are open on at least one side of the slot.
The following clip symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Marine
Library\Collars folder.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Selection Logic in
the Rules
ClipAA_SM
All
Clip A
Parameters
Non-tight
SlotA or Slot C
Profile height
200mm (EA, UA,
FB, BUT, BUTL2)
Profile height
180mm (B)
ClipAAC_BT
(curved top)
ClipAAC_ST
(straight top)
All
Default selection for

all cross-sections
Clip C
Non-tight
SlotA or Slot C
Profile height
100mm (EA, UA,
FB, BUT, BUTL2)
Profile height
180mm (B)
148
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Selection Logic in
the Rules
ClipAAC_BT_Left
EA
Collar
Order=Secondary
UA
BUT
BUTL2
Parameters
25 < SlotAngle < 65

(deg)
Available in ClipC
B
FB
ClipAAC_ST_S
EA
UA
BUT
0.1 < SlotAngle <

25 (deg)
Available in ClipC
BUTL2
ClipAAC_ST_Left
Collar
Order=Secondary
SlotAngle < 0.1
(deg)
Available in ClipC
149
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported
ClipAAC_ST_S_Left
Selection Logic in
the Rules
Parameters
Collar
Order=Secondary
0.1 < SlotAngle <
25 (deg)
Available in ClipC
ClipAB_SM
EA
Available in ClipB
UA
B
BUT
FB
BUTL2
The following clip symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Collars
folder.
Name
Parameters
ClipAA
Clip BA
150
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Clip AB
Clip BB
Clip AAC
Clip BAC
Clip ABC
Clip BBC
151
Slots and Collars
Tight Collars
Collars are welded around all sides of the slot.
The following collar symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Marine
Library\Collars folder.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Selection Logic in the

Rules
CollarAIT_SM
EA
CollarNoSnipe
UA
Tight
CollarTIT_SM
BUT
Parameters
Slot I
BUTL2
CollarACT_SM
EA
CollarOneSnipe
UA
Tight
CollarBCT_SM
CollarFCT_SM
FB
CollarTCT_SM
BUT
Slot C
BUTL2
CollarACT_A
152
EA
CollarOneSnipe
UA
Tight
CollarBCT_A
Slot C
(SlotXC_LT_PAT)
CollarFCT_A
FB
CollarACT_A2
EA
CollarOneSnipe
UA
Tight
CollarBCT_A2
Slot C
(SlotXC_LT_PAT2)
CollarFCT_A2
FB
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

Rules
CollarBCT_A3
CollarOneType
Parameters
Available when
Slot=SlotBC_L_LTT_STR
CollarTCT_A
(right side)
BUT
CollarOneSnipe
BUTL2
Tight
CollarTCT_B
(left side)
Collar_Scallop
Slot C2
(SlotXC2_T_PTT_STR)
BUT
ScallopWithCollar
BUTL2
Collar_LongScallo BUT
p
BUTL2
LongScallopWithCollar
EA
UA
153
Slots and Collars

Name
CrossSections
Supported

Rules
CollarTCT_A2
(right side)
BUT
CollarOneSnipe
BUTL2
Tight
EA
Slot C2
(SlotXC2_T_PTT_STR2)
CollarTCT_B2
(left side)
UA
Parameters
ClipType=CollarOneType
Available when Slot =
SlotTC2_T_PAA_STR
and CollarOrder = Primary
CollarTCT_A3
BUT
Available when Slot =

SlotTC2_T_PAA_STR
and CollarOrder =
Secondary
CollarTCT_B3
CollarAAT_SM
ClipType=CollarOneType
EA
CollarTwoSnipes
UA
Tight
CollarBAT_SM
CollarFAT_SM
FB
CollarTAT_SM
BUT
Slot A
BUTL2
The following collar symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Collars
folder.
154
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar AIT
Collar FIT
Collar TIT
155
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar TsIT
Collar ACT
156
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar BCT
Collar FCT
157
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar AAT
Collar BAT
158
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar FAT
Collar TAT
Collar TsAT
159
Slots and Collars

Name
Parameters
Collar LAT
160
SECTION 7
Corner Features for Plates and Profiles

Corner features are detailed cuts at the corners of plate or profile geometry and are added to
detailed parts in the Structural Detailing task. A corner feature is created manually or as a child
of another detailed object, such as a web cut or collar.
The following corner feature symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Product
Folder]\SharedContent\Marine Library\Corner Features and [Reference Data Product
Folder]\SharedContent\Corner Features folders.
Name
Description
Crack Arrest
Available in
SmartGeneralCorner
as an optional item.
Crack Arrest Along

Corner
Available in
SmartGeneralCorner
as an optional item.
Parameters
Use when the Corner

feature needs a cut
along the corner.
161

Name
Description
Parameters
Drain Hole
Hole placed on Collar

as a Corner feature.
Scallop
Often placed as a
child of a welded web
cut.
Default is 50mm
Scallop Along Corner
Available in
SmartScallop.
Use when the Corner
feature needs a cut
along the corner.
162

Name
Description
Snipe
Often placed as a
child of a clip.
Parameters
Default is 15mm
Snipe Along Corner
Available in
SmartSnipe.
Use when the Corner
feature needs a cut
along the corner.
Snipe On Collar
Snipe applied on
Collar as a corner
feature.
163

Name
Description
Parameters
Long Scallop
Often placed to avoid

gaps and seams.
When a part crosses
a slot gap, rules
calculate values to
clear the slot gap.
Long Scallop Along

Corner
Available in
SmartGeneralCorner.
Use when the Corner
feature needs a cut
along the corner.
Long Scallop With Seam Available in

SeamScallop.
Auto selected when a
seam is near a
Corner feature
location within 15mm
from the otherwise
default corner feature
edge.
164

Name
Description
Offset Radius
Placed as a child of
an end cut with a gap
15mm.
Offset Radius Obtuse
> 15mm.
Offset Radius with

Straight Part
> 15mm.
Parameters
165

Name
Description
Parameters
Offset Radius Obtuse

with Straight Part
15mm.
Scallop With Collar
Assembly
Connection.
Long Scallop With Seam This smart item is

With Collar
available in the
drop-down of a
corner feature
selection to support
the corner feature
with the seam
functionality. This
creates a corner
feature with a collar.
Long Scallop With Collar This smart item is
available in
drop-down of a
corner feature
selection and it
creates a long scallop
corner feature with a
collar.
166
SECTION 8
Corner Features for Members

Member corner features are detailed cuts at the corner of two surfaces created by one or more
member end cuts. Corner features are created only as a child of a member assembly
connection or a member end cut.
For more information on the use of edge and face in the table below, see End Cuts for
Members (on page 205).
The following corner feature symbols are delivered in the [Reference Data Product
Folder]\SharedContent\Marine Library\Corner Features and [Reference Data Product
Folder]\SharedContent\Corner Features folders.
Name
Description
Arc Corner Relief
Provides a minimal fit-up

clearance at a corner of the
bounding edge. When the
bounded object is within the
bounding object, the corner
feature may only be placed
at the inside corner. When
the bounded object extends
outside the bounding object,
the corner feature may also
be placed on the outside
corner.
Parameters
167

Name
Description
Parameters
Corner To Far Face

Edge Relief
Clears material from the

bounding edge and around
one corner. It is typically
applied to the inside corner
to relieve the outside corner.
The reverse is also possible.
This feature is applicable
when the bounded object
extends outside the
bounding object.
Cross Section Scallop
168
Provides clearance around

the fillet between the
bounding face and bounding
edge.

Name
Description
Cross Section Scallop

Along Corner
Provides a constant
clearance around the fillet
between the bounding face
and bounding edge. The
cutting direction follows the
path of the bounding object.
Cross Section Snipe
Provides clearance around

the fillet between the
bounding face and bounding
edge.
Parameters
169
170
Name
Description
Parameters
Cross Section Snipe

Along Corner
Provides a constant
clearance around the fillet
between the bounding face
and bounding edge. The
cutting direction follows the
path of the bounding object.
Edge Hook Relief
Disconnects the bounded

object from the inside of the
bounding edge.

Name
Description
Edge To Face Rathole
Provides welding access to

the back side of the bounded
flange or web.
Parameters

when there is no bounding
edge.
Face To Inside Rathole

flange or web and
disconnects the member
from the inside of the
bounding edge

when the inner surface of
the bounded flange/web is at
or is inside the inner surface
of the bounded edge
171

Name
Description
Parameters
Face To Inside Rathole

2

flange or web and
disconnects the member
from the inside of the
bounding edge.

the bounded flange/web is
outside the inner surface of
the bounded edge.
Fillet Ellipse
172
Trims the bounded part

along the bounding fillet.

Name
Description
In Out Hook Relief
Clears all material from the

bounding edge and in the
vicinity of both corners.
Inside Face Rathole

flange or web.
Parameters

the bounded flange/web is at
or is inside the inner surface
of the bounded edge
173

Name
Description
Parameters
Inside Face Rathole 2

flange or web.
outside the inner surface of
the bounded edge.
Outside Hook Relief
Disconnects the bounding

object from the bounded
edge and the inner surface
of the bounding edge, while
leaving it connected to the
outside face.
when bounded object
extends outside the
bounding object.
174

Name
Description
Short Edge Rathole

flange or web.
Parameters

significantly outside the inner
surface of the bounded
edge.
Two Edge Rathole

flange or web and
disconnect the member from
the inside of the bounding
edge.
175
176
SECTION 9
Edge Features
Edge features are detailed cuts along the edges of plate or profile geometry and are added to
detailed parts in the Structural Detailing task. An edge feature is created manually, or a can be
automated through structural detailing rules.
Name
Description
Ellipse
Available in CutEdge as
an optional item.
Ellipse Along Edge
an optional item.
Parameters
Use when Edge feature

needs a cut along the
edge.
177
Edge Features
Name
Description
Parameters
Half Round
a default item.
Half Round Along Edge
an optional item.
Use when the Edge
feature needs a cut
along the edge.
MushRoom
178
an optional item.
Edge Features
Name
Description
MushRoom Along Edge
an optional item.
Parameters
Use when Edge feature

needs a cut along the
edge.
Scallop
Wide Scallop
Scallop Along Edge
an optional item.
an optional item.
Use when the Edge
feature needs a cut
along the edge.
Round
Available in catalog, but

not available in SML
Edge feature rules.
Circular
Available in OffEdge as
a default item.
179
Edge Features
180
Name
Description
Parameters
Oval
Available in OffEdge as
a default item.
Flat Oval
Available in catalog, but

not available in SML
Edge feature rules.
WaterStop1
Available in WaterStop
BendFeature_Cut_01
Available when
ProfileKnuckleType =
BendPlusFeatures
Edge Features
Name
Description
InsertPlate1
Available when
BendPlusFeatures
(Plate inserted in edge

feature created when
BendPlusFeatures)
Parameters
181
Edge Features
182
SECTION 10
Sketched Features
Sketched features are detailed cuts, similar to holes, on the face of plate or profile geometry and
are added to detailed parts in the Structural Detailing task. A sketched feature is created
manually.
Name
Description
Obround Feature
Has no smart rule to

select.
Parameters
Available when placing

an opening/Sketched
feature.
Oval Feature

select.
an opening/Sketched
feature.
Rectangle Feature

select.
an opening/Sketched
feature.
183
Sketched Features
Name
Description
Round Feature

select.
Parameters

an opening/Sketched
feature.
Square Feature

select.
an opening/Sketched
feature.
184
SECTION 11
End Cuts for Profiles

An end cut is a combination of a web cut and a flange cut, and is placed when profiles are
detailed. The end cut type is defined and modified as part of the assembly connection.
The following types of end cuts are delivered:
Clip - Places a welded web cut and flange cut.
Welded - Places a welded web cut. The flange cut may be welded or free.
Snip - Places an end cut that is not welded, and is set back with an angled cut from the
bounding object of the profile.
Cutback - Places an end cut that is not welded, and is set back with a straight cut from the
bounding object of the profile.
Bracketed - When a profile is bounded to a plate or the flange of another profile, automatically
places a bracket for many welded end cuts.
Brackets can be placed manually for the cutback type.
In This Section
Welded Web Cuts........................................................................186
Clip Web Cuts .............................................................................195
Cutback Web Cuts.......................................................................195
Snip Web Cuts ............................................................................196
Edge Reinforcement Web Cuts....................................................199
Flange Cuts .................................................................................199
185
Welded Web Cuts

Used when the assembly connection EndCutType is Welded.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
WebAndFlangeWelded
All
SnipTopCornerLeft
EA
UA
Description
Parameters
Welded to WebLeft of
the bounding profile
B
SnipTopCornerRight
EA
UA
Welded to WebRight of
B
SnipTopCornerLeft_ER
FB
For edge
reinforcements
SnipTopCornerRight_ER
FB
For edge
reinforcements
186

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
CopeBUTLeft
BUT
BUTL2
CopeBUTRight
BUT
BUTL2
Parameters
187

Name
CrossSections
Supported
CopeBulb
Cope_AngleRight
UA
Description
Parameters
EA
188

Name
CrossSections
Supported
CopeTopCornerSnipe
BUT
Description
Parameters
BUTL2
EA
UA
WebCut_C2Spline
All
189

Name
CrossSections
Supported
WebCut_C3RBulb
WebCut_C3Left
BUT
BUTL2
190
Description
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
WebCut_C3Right
BUT
BUTL2
WebCutI_C3Left
I
H
WebCutI_C3Right
I
H
Parameters
191

End-to-end profiles
192
Name
CrossSections
Supported
WebCut_OffsetInside
All
WebCut_OffsetOutside
All
Description
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
WebCut_C1AlligatorEnd
All
Description
Parameters
Parameters
Lapped end cuts

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
SeamAngleCase1_2
EA
Used for lapped end

cuts where the profile
laps its bounding
object.
UA
B
193
194
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
SeamAngleCase2_FB_2
FB
Used for lapped end

cuts where the profile
laps its bounding
object.
WebCut_Bend Plate
All
Used for manual profile

knuckle with either
Extend or Split and
Extend manufacturing
method.
Parameters
Clip Web Cuts

Used when the assembly connection EndCutType is Clip.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Clip
All
Welded
Parameters
Cutback Web Cuts

Used when the assembly connection EndCutType is Cutback.
Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
StraightSnip
All
Description
Parameters
195
Snip Web Cuts

Used when the assembly connection EndCutType is Snip.
Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
Snip
All
SnipWithFlange
EA
Description
Parameters
UA
B
196

Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
SnipNoNose
All
SnipRadius
All
Description
Parameters
197

Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
FreeEndWebCut
_F1_ER
FB
Description
Parameters
SnipBeyondBoun All
dary
198
Edge Reinforcement Web Cuts

Used only for flat-bar profile cross-sections used as Edge Reinforcements.
Name
Cross-Sections
Supported
Description
Parameters
SM_WeldedER
FB
Edge reinforcement is
center-mounted on the edge of a
parent plate. The edge
reinforcement acts like the flange
of a BUT, and the parent plate
acts like the web of a BUT.
Flange Cuts
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCutSniped
All
Clip
Parameters
Snip
199

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCutSnipedAngle
All
Snip
FlangeCutStraight
All
Welded
Parameters
Bracketed
FlangeCutStraightAngle
200
EA
Welded
UA
Bracketed

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCutStraightBulb
Welded
Parameters
Bracketed
FlangeCutStraightACope
EA
Welded
(FlangeCut_W1)
UA
Bracketed
FlangeCutStraightCope
All
Welded
(FlangeCut_W4)
Bracketed
201

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCutStraightBCope
Welded
(FlangeCut_BW1)
Parameters
Bracketed
FlangeCutBackAngle
UA
Welded
(FlangeCut_W1)
EA
Bracketed
Cutback
Snip
FlangeCutBackBUT
BUT
Welded
(FlangeCut_W4)
BUTL2
Bracketed
Cutback
202

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCutBackBulb
Welded
(FlangeCut_BW1)
Parameters
Bracketed
Cutback
FlangeCutSnipWeld
All
Welded
Bracketed
Clip
FlangeCut_W4AlligatorEnd
All
FlangeCut_W4AlligatorPCEnd
Welded
(end-to-end)
203

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Web Cut
Type Used
FlangeCut_BF1
Bulb (BPL)
Used for all the

bulb cross
sections
Parameters
(free end)
FlangeCut_OffsetInside
FlangeCut_OffsetOutside
204
All
Welded
(end-to-end)
SECTION 12
End Cuts for Members

A member end cut is a combination of a web cut and a flange cut. It is placed by using Place
Member Assembly Connection or Free End Cut
at a frame connection or Place Member
Generic Assembly Connection
in the Structural Detailing task.
Multiple end cut symbols are available through each command. When the end cut is created by
Place Member Assembly Connection or Free End Cut
, its type is defined by the
assembly connection properties. When created by Place Member Generic Assembly
Connection
, the type is selected by the end cut properties.
Web and Flange Penetrations

Web cuts and flange cuts can be penetrated or non-penetrated. If the bounding axis is more
orthogonal to the web than the flange, the web is penetrated and the flange is non-penetrated:
If the bounding axis is more orthogonal to the flange than the flange, the flange is penetrated
and the web is non-penetrated:
205

Symbol Conventions
Web cut symbols are always drawn with the top of the web above, the bottom of the web below,
the bounded member to the right, and the bounding member to the left.
1 - Top of web
2 - Bottom of web
3 - Bounded member
4 - Bounding member
Flange cut symbols are always drawn with the left flange above and the right flange below, and
the bounded part to the right and the bounding part to the left.
Edges and Faces

Because the bounding member can have any combination of rotation and reflection relative to
the bounded member, referring to the web and flange of the bounding member can be
confusing. Face, top edge, and bottom edge are used instead for the bounding member.
A face is a surface that represents a broad area of the bounding member whose surface normal
is pointing mostly toward the bounding part. It can be a surface of the web or flange.
An edge is a narrower surface that represents the thickness of the bounding members web or
flange. It is only considered an edge if the surface normal is pointing mostly toward the bounding
part. It can be a surface of the web or flange, that is, the web thickness or flange thickness. Top
edge refers to the bounding edge closest to the top of the bounded member, not the top portion
of the bounding member. Bottom edge refers to the bounding edge closest to the bottom of the
bounded member, not the bottom portion of the bounding member.
The following examples show how the web and flanges of the bounding member translate to
face and edge as the member is rotated. As described previously, the bounded part is to the
right with the top above and the bottom below.
206
1 - Top flange
4 - Top edge
2 - Web
5 - Face
3 - Bottom flange
6 - Bottom edge
Reflection is not shown.
Composite Cuts
Penetrated end cuts follow multiple surfaces of the bounding member and contain up to three
individual cuts: a center cut, a top cut, and a bottom cut. The individual cuts are combined to
form composite cuts, as shown below.
1 - Top cut: Inside hook flange relief

2 - Center cut
3 - Bottom cut: Square flange relief web
A center cut is always applied. If needed, a top cut is applied to provide additional shape to the
top, web-penetrated region or the left, flange-penetrated region of the member. A bottom cut can
also be applied to provide additional shape to the bottom, web-penetrated region or the right,
flange-penetrated region of the member.
Non-penetrated end cuts consist of a single cut with one bounding surface.
207

In This Section
Along-Axis Web Cuts for Members.............................................. 208
Along-Axis Flange Cuts for Members .......................................... 230
Web Cuts for Split Members ....................................................... 258
Flange Cuts for Split Members .................................................... 263
Mitered Web Cuts for Members................................................... 264
Mitred Flange Cuts for Members ................................................. 265
Free-end Web Cuts for Members ................................................ 266
Free-end Flange Cuts for Members............................................. 268
Along-Axis Web Cuts for Members

Creates a web cut for a member bounded by the axis curve of the bounding member.
There are separate web cuts for member assembly connections and generic assembly
connections.
Web-penetrated Center Cuts

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_Web_F
All
Valid boundaries and

orientations present only a
face to the bounding object.
All

face to the bounding
member. The bounding
member is an H-beam or
similar.
(member)
Parameters
Web_F
(generic)
Axis_WebTB_F
(member)
WebTB_F
(generic)
208

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_Web_T_F
All

member is a channel with
the flanges up.
All

the flange down.
All

orientations present a face,
a top edge, and a bottom
edge to the bounding
member.
Rolled
sections with
top and
bottom
flanges
Use for an exact fit when

both top and bottom
bounding edges have a
fillet.
(member)
WebT_F
Parameters
(generic)
Axis_WebB_F
(member)
WebB_F
(generic)
Axis_Web_
TE_F_BE
(member)
Web_TE_F_BE
(generic)
Web_TE_F_BE_
Ellipse

member.
209

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Web_TE_F_BE_
EllipseTop
Rolled
sections with
top flange
Use for an exact fit to the

top edge only when it has a
fillet.
Parameters

member.
Web_TE_F_BE_
Ellipse
Rolled
sections with bottom edge only when it
bottom flange has a fillet.
member.
Axis_Web_
F_BE
(member)
All

orientations present a face
and a bottom edge to the
bounding member.
Web_F_BE
(generic)
210

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Web_F_BE_
Ellipse
All

bottom edge when it has a
fillet.
(generic)
Parameters

bounding member.
Axis_Web_
TE_F
All

and a top edge to the
bounding member.
All

top edge when it has a fillet.
(member)
Web_TE_F
(generic)
Web_TE_F_
Ellipse
(generic)

bounding member.
211

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_Web_TF_T_
E_F
All

top edge, and top face to
the bounding member.
All

bottom edge, and bottom
member.
(member)
Parameters
Web_TF_TE_F
(generic)
Axis_Web_
F_BE_BF
(member)
Web_F_BE_BF
(generic)
Axis_Tube_00
212
Tube to Tube Tubular member is

bounded to another tubular
member (except
on-member configuration).

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Parameters
Axis_Web_Tube
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
bounded to tubular
member: bounded
members web is cut by the
bounding member edge as
shown.
Web-penetrated Top Cuts

All web cuts are available for both member assembly connections and generic assembly
connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Inside Hook
Flange Relief
Top
All

orientations present a
face and a top edge to
The bounding member is
still valid if it has a bottom
edge.
Parameters
213
214
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Inside Hook
Flange Relief
Snipe Top
All

edge.
Square Flange
Relief Top
All

edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Square Flange All

Relief Web Top
Cut Snipe

edge.
Square Along
Flange Relief
Top

edge.
All
Parameters
215
216
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Square Along
Flange Relief
Web Top Cut
Snipe
All

edge.
Edge Hook
Flange Relief
Outside Web
Top
All

edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Edge Hook
Flange Relief
Outside Web
Top Snipe
All

edge.
Top Snipe
Outside
All

edge.
Parameters
217
218
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Top Snipe
Outside
Setback
All

edge.
Outside Snipe
Top Offset
All

orientations do not
present a top edge to the
bounding member.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Snipe Face
Relief Top
All
All
Hook Face
Relief Top
All
All
Parameters
219

Name
220
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Edge Hook
All
Flange Relief
Inside Web Top

face and a bottom edge
to the bounding member.
still valid if it has a top
edge.
Top Outside
Hook Flange
Relief

edge.
All
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Top Snipe
OutSide _Tube
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
bounded to a tubular
member. This web cut is
applicable to members
with a top flange such as
T, and also for members
without a top flange such
as L.
Parameters
Web-penetrated Bottom Cuts

connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Inside Hook
Flange Relief
Bottom
All

to the bounding
member is still valid if it
has a top edge.
Parameters
221
222
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Inside Hook
Flange Relief
Snipe Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Square Flange
Relief Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Square Flange
Relief Web
Bottom Cut
Snipe
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Square Along
Flange Relief
Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters
223
224
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Square Along
Flange Relief
Web Bottom
Cut Snipe
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Edge Hook
Flange Relief
Outside Web
Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Edge Hook
Flange Relief
Outside Web
Bottom Snipe
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Bottom Snipe
Outside
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters
225
226
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Bottom Snipe
Outside
Setback
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Outside Snipe
Bottom Offset
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Snipe Face
Relief Bottom
All
All
Hook Face
Relief Bottom
All
All
Parameters
227
228
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Edge Hook
Flange Relief
Inside Web
Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Bottom
Outside Hook
Flange Relief
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Bottom Snipe
Outside_Tube
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
member. This web cut is
applicable to members
with a bottom flange
such as L and also to
members without bottom
flange such as T.
Parameters
Web Non-penetrated Cuts

connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Web_Straight
All
Description
Parameters
(member)
FlushBoundedDepth
(generic)
229

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Web_Flush
All
Description
Parameters
(member)
FlushActual
(generic)
Axis_Web_Cope_Ext
(member)
230
All
Selected only when

BraceType =
"InsetMember"
and the cut is
between Brace and
Bounded of the
Parent Assembly
Connection (which
creates the Child
brace).
Along-Axis Flange Cuts for Members

Flange-penetrated Center Cuts
connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_Flange_F
All

face to the bounding object.
All

member is an H-beam or
similar.
All

the flanges up.
(member)
Parameters
Flange_F
(generic)
Axis_
FlangeTB_F
(member)
FlangeTB_F
(generic)
Axis_
FlangeT_F
(member)
FlangeT_F
(generic)
231

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_
FlangeB_F
All

the flange down.
All

member.
All

bounding member.
All

bounding member.
(member)
FlangeB_F
Parameters
(generic)
Axis_Flange_
TE_F_BE
(member)
Flange_TE_F_
BE
(generic)
Axis_Flange_
F_BE
(member)
Flange_F_BE
(generic)
Axis_Flange_
TE_F
(member)
Flange_TE_F
(generic)
232

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Axis_Flange_
TF_TE_F
All

top edge, and top face to the
bounding member.
All

bottom edge, and bottom
member.
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
member. The bounded
member's flange is cut by
the bounding member edge.
(member)
Parameters
Flange_TF_TE_
F
(generic)
Axis_Flange_
F_BE_BF
(member)
Flange_F_BE_
BF
(generic)
Axis Flange
_Tube
233

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Flange_
All
Variable_Bevel
234
Description
Parameters
Selected only when

BraceType = InsetMember
and the cut is between
Brace and Bounded of the
Parent Assembly
Connection.
Flange-penetrated Top Cuts

connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Inside Hook All

Flange Relief
Top

edge.
Flg Inside Hook All

Flange Relief
Snipe Top WL

edge.
Parameters
235

Name
236
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Inside Hook All

Flange Relief
Snipe Top FL

edge.
Flg Sqr Flange

Relief Top

edge.
All
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Sqr Flg Rlf

Outside Snp
Top WL
All with no
left flange

edge.
Flg Sqr Flg Rlf

Outside Snp
Top FL
All with left

and right
flanges

edge.
Parameters
237

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Sqr Alg

Flange Relief
Top
All

edge.
Flg Sqr Alg Flg All with no

Rlf Outside
left flange
Snp Top WL
238
Parameters

edge.

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Sqr Alg Flg All with left

Rlf Outside
and right
Snp Top FL
flanges

edge.
Flg Edge Hook All

Flg Rlf OutSide
Top

edge.
Parameters
239

Name
240
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Edge Hook All with no

Flg Rlf OutSide left flange
Snp Top WL

edge.
Flg Edge Hook All with left

Flg Rlf OutSide and right
Snp Top FL
flanges

edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Top Snipe

Outside WL
All with no
left flange

edge.
Flg Top Snipe

Outside FL
All with left

and right
flanges

edge.
Parameters
241
242
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Top Snipe

Outside
Setback WL
All with no
left flange

edge.
Flg Top Snipe

Outside
Setback FL
All with left

and right
flanges

edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Outside
Snipe Top
Offset WL
All with no
left flange

orientations do not
bounding member.
Flg Outside
Snipe Top
Offset FL
All with left

and right
flanges

orientations do not
bounding member.
Parameters
243
244
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Snipe Face

Relief Top
All
All
Flg Hook Face

Relief Top
All
All
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Edge Hook

Flange Relief
Inside Top
All

edge.
Flg Top
Outside Hook
Flange Relief
All

edge.
Parameters
245
246
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Top Snipe

OutSide
_Tube_FL
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
member. The bounded
member's left side flange
is cut.
Flg Top Snipe

OutSide
_Tube_WL
Standard
member to
Tube
Standard member is
member. In this case, no
left side flange exists for
the bounded member, so
the web-left is used as a
reference.
Parameters
Flange-penetrated Bottom Cuts

connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Inside Hook All

Flange Relief
Bottom

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Inside Hook All

Flange Relief
Snipe Bottom

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters
247
248
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Sqr Flange

Relief Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Sqr Flg Rlf

Outside Snp
Bottom
All with no left

flange

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Sqr Alg

Flange Relief
Bottom
All

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Sqr Alg Flg All with no left

Rlf Outside
flange
Snp Bottom
Parameters

to the bounding
has a top edge.
249

Name
250
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Edge Hook All

Flg Rlf OutSide
Bottom

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Edge Hook All with no left

Flg Rlf OutSide flange
Snp Bottom

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Bottom
Snipe Outside

to the bounding
has a top edge.
All with no left

flange
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Bottom
Snipe Outside
Setback
All with no left

flange

to the bounding
has a top edge.
Flg Outside
Snipe Bottom
Offset
All with no left

flange

orientations do not
present a top edge to
Parameters
251
252
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Snipe Face

Relief Top
All
All
Flg Hook Face

Relief Top
All
All
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
Flg Edge Hook

Flange Relief
Inside Bottom
All

The bounding member
is still valid if it has a
bottom edge.
Flg Bottom
Outside Hook
Flange Relief
All

The bounding member
is still valid if it has a
bottom edge.
Parameters
253

Name
CrossSections
Supported
FlgBottom
Standard
Snipe
member to
OutSide_Tube_ Tube
FR
Description
Parameters
Standard member is
member. The right side
flange is cut as shown.
Flange Non-penetrated Cuts

connections.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Flange_Flush_LR
All with left

and right
flanges
(member)
Description
Parameters
Straight_LR
(generic)
254

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Flange_Flush_R
All with no
left flange
(member)
Description
Parameters
Straight_R
(generic)
Axis_Flange_Straight_
Setback_LR
(member)
All with left

and right
flanges
StraightSetback_LR
(generic)
Setback_R
All with no
left flange
(member)
StraightSetback_R
(generic)
255

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Flange_Sniped_
Setback_LR
All with left

and right
flanges
(member)
Description
Parameters
Sniped_Setback_LR
(generic)
Axis_Flange_Sniped_
Setback_R
All with no
left flange
(member)
Sniped_Setback_R
(generic)
The following smart items are for cases in which the bounding member is a tube and the
bounded member is a standard member. These cases do not use the 8193 edge ID in the
symbol file.
256

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Setback_Tube_LR
All with left

and right
flanges.
(member)
Setback_Tube_R
Description
Parameters
All with no
left flange.
(member)
Axis_Flange_Sniped_
Setback_Tube _LR
(member)
All with left

and right
flanges.
257

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Axis_Flange_Sniped_
Setback_Tube_R
All with no
left flange.
Description
Parameters
(member)
Web Cuts for Split Members

Creates end-to-end web cuts for collinear members. End cuts are applied to both the bounded
and bounding members.
Different web cut shapes are possible by changing the answers to user-questions on the
Selection tab in the assembly connection Properties dialog box.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
MbrSplitWeb_NoA All
ngle
258
Description
Parameters
A web cut is placed

perpendicular to the
member axis at the
seam location.

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrSplitWeb_
AngleWebSqFl
All
A web cut is placed at

an offset towards
bounded and angular to
the member axis.
Flanges can have a
different seam angle.
MbrSplitWeb_
AngleWebSqFl_2
All

an offset towards
bounding and angular
to the member axis.
Flanges can have a
MbrSplitWeb_
All
AngleWebBevelFl
Parameters

an offset towards
the member axis.
Flanges have a seam
angle equal to that of
the web.
259

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrSplitWeb_
All
AngleWebBevelFl
_2

an offset towards
to the member axis on
bounded. Flanges have
a seam angle equal to
that of the web.
MbrSplitWeb_
All
AngleWebAngleFl

an offset towards
the member axis.
Flanges can have a
Parameters
The cutting plane is

inclined to the member
axis, and the angle of
the inclination can be
changed using the
cutVang parameter.
MbrSplitWeb_
All
AngleWebAngleFl
_2

an offset towards
to the member axis.
Flanges can have a
The cutting plane is
inclined to the member
axis, and the angle of
the inclination can be
changed using the
cutVang parameter.
260

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrSplitWeb_
DistWebDistFl
All

an offset towards
bounded, and slope is
controlled through
offsets at top and
bottom points of the
seam.
MbrSplitWeb_
DistWebDistFl_2
All

an offset towards
bounding, and the
slope is controlled
through offsets at top
and bottom points of
the seam.
Parameters
261

Name
262
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrSplitWeb_
All
OffsetWebOffsetFl

an offset and angular to
the member axis on
bounded. The web, top,
and bottom flanges can
have different offsets
from the original seam.
MbrSplitWeb_
All
OffsetWebOffsetFl
_2

an offset and angular to
the member axis on
bounded. The web, top,
and bottom flanges can
have different offsets
from the original seam.
MbrSplitWeb_Tub Circular
e
sections
A cut is placed at the

seam location.
Parameters
Flange Cuts for Split Members

Placed on flanges of members connected end to end and collinear.
A flange cut is placed only when the answer for SplitEndToEndCase is NoAngle.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrEndFlg_Straight All with left and

_LR
right flanges.
Places a
straight cut.
MbrEndFlg_Straight All with no left

_R
flange.
Places a
straight cut.
Parameters
263
Mitered Web Cuts for Members
264
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrMiterWeb
All
Places a miter straight

end cut.
MbrMiterWeb_S All
S
Places a straight center

cut and a sniped cut at
top and bottom so that
the flanges of bounding
and bounded do not
meet.
MbrMiterWeb_S All
B
Places a straight cut and

a sniped cut at bottom
so that the bottom
flanges of bounding and
bounded do not meet.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrMiterWeb_S All
T
Places a straight cut and

a sniped cut at top so
that the top flanges of
bounding and bounded
do not meet.
MbrMiterWeb_T
ube
Places a miter cut for

circular cross-sections.
Circular
sections
Parameters
Mitred Flange Cuts for Members

Name
CrossSections
Supported
MbrEndFlg_
All with left
StraightSetback_L and right
R
flanges.
Description
Parameters
Places a miter cut on

the flange.
265

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrEndFlg_
StraightSetback_
R
All with no left

flange.
Places a miter sloped

cut on the flange.
Parameters
Free-end Web Cuts for Members

These web cuts are placed at the end of an unsupported member.
Name
CrossSections
Supported
MbrWeb_FreeSnipeT All
op
266
Description
Parameters
Places a sniped
web cut with slope
inward at the top of
the flange.

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrWeb_
FreeSnipeBottom
All
Places a sniped
web cut with slope
inward at the
bottom of the
flange.
MbrWeb_FreeAngled All
Cut
Use when
EndcutType is
Welded in the
assembly
connection
Properties dialog
box.
Parameters
Places a sniped
web cut. The
cutting plane
direction is inclined
towards the
member axis.
MbrTube_FreeEndCu Circular
t
sections
Places a sniped
end cut for tubes.
The sketching
plane can be
rotated.
267
Free-end Flange Cuts for Members

These web cuts are placed at the end of an unsupported member.
268
Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrFree_Flange_
Straight_LR
All with left

and right
flanges
Places a straight flange

cut.
MbrFree_Flange_
Straight_R
All with no left

flange
Places a straight flange

cut.
Parameters

Name
CrossSections
Supported
Description
MbrFree_Flange_
Sniped_LR
All with left

and right
flanges
Places a sniped flange

cut.
MbrFree_Flange_
Sniped_R
All with no left

flange
Places a sniped flange

cut.
Parameters
269
270
SECTION 13
Advanced Plate Systems

Advanced plate systems are specialized plate systems such as side plates, ring plates,
transition plates, continuity plates, and buckling plates.
Most advanced plate systems are used with standard and built-up members created with Place
Linear Member
in the Molded Forms or Structure tasks. Member flanges and webs are
trimmed (rebounded) and connected to the advanced plate system. As an example, when an
advanced plate system is inserted along the length of a standard (non-built-up) member,
typically on the flange, the penetration connection is created between the standard member and
the advanced plate system.
All connections and penetration seams are automatically created when the plate is detailed
using Execute Detailing
When an existing member is modified, connections and trimming are modified by selecting a
port and using the Modify Member Generic Assembly Connection ribbon in the Molded
Forms and Structural Detailing tasks.
In This Section
Side Plates ................................................................................. 272
Ring Plates ................................................................................. 273
Continuity Plates ......................................................................... 273
Transition Plates ......................................................................... 274
Buckling Plates ........................................................................... 275
Brackets ..................................................................................... 276
Insert Plates................................................................................ 277
271
Side Plates
A side plate joins the flanges or webs of a set of incoming members sharing a nodal connection,
as shown in green in the example below.
It can also be created axially on a supported member at its nodal connection with a supporting
member, as shown in green in the example below.
The physical axes of the members are end-point connected and coplanar. The common end
point is the nodal point. At least two members with non-collinear axes are necessary. The
incoming flange and web plate parts are trimmed. For built-up members, the incoming flange
and web parts are trimmed by the edges of the side plate.
272
Ring Plates
A ring plate joins the flanges or webs of a set of incoming members sharing a nodal connection.
It is penetrated by a perpendicular cylindrical member, as shown in green in the examples
below.
The physical axes of the incoming members are end-point connected and coplanar. The
common end point is the nodal point. The axis of the perpendicular member traverses the nodal
point. A ring plate can be defined by a single incoming member and the perpendicular member.
The incoming flange and web plate parts are trimmed. For built-up members, the incoming
flange and web parts are trimmed by the edges of the ring plate.
Continuity Plates
A continuity plate extends the web or flange of an incoming member that has a nodal
connection, until it reaches a plate (a transition plate, a continuity plate, or a regular plate
system). It is bounded by two side plates, ring plates, or insert plates, as shown in green in the
example below.
273

The physical axis of the member is end-point connected with the physical axes of the members
defining the side plates. The common end point is the nodal point. The incoming flange and web
plate parts are trimmed. In the case of built-up members, the incoming flange and web parts are
trimmed by the edges of the side plates. A reference member is used to choose the continuity
plate, which is the nearer or further from it.
Transition Plates
A transition plate joins the webs or flanges of two opposite members sharing in a nodal
connection and is bounded by two side plates, ring plates, or insert plates, as shown in green in
the example below.
A transition plate can also join differing profile systems of differing dimensions, as shown in
green in the example below.
274

The physical axes of the two members are end-point connected and collinear. The common end
point is the nodal point. The incoming flange and web plate parts are trimmed. For built-up
members, the incoming flange and web parts are trimmed by the edges of the side plates.
Buckling Plates
A buckling plate stiffens the web and flange of a member. It can be positioned by and bounded
to plates sharing a nodal connection with the member or it can be defined by dimensions.
If you specify only one continuity plate, then the buckling plate is positioned where the
continuity plate intersects the first transition plate. In the example below, the continuity plate
is yellow, and the buckling plate is green.
If you specify two continuity plates, then the buckling plate is positioned between the
intersection of the first continuity plate and the first transition plate, and the intersection of
the second continuity plate and the second transition plate. In the example below, the
continuity plates are yellow, and the buckling plate is green.
If you specify dimensions, then the buckling plate can be on one or both sides of the
member and have full or partial height, as shown in green in the example below.
275
For a tubular or boxed member, you specify the distance from the start node, as shown in
green in the examples below.
Brackets
A bracket stiffens profile stiffeners and a supporting plate. The bracket can be knuckled when
the webs of the profiles are not coplanar, as shown at the red line in the example below.
276
Insert Plates
An insert plate replaces the flanges of a set of:
Supported and supporting members
Intersecting members
The member flanges are trimmed to the insert plate, and connections are created between the
insert plate and the member.
277
278
SECTION 14
Physical Connections
Physical connection objects add weld information. They are created when plates and profiles
are detailed in the Structural Detailing task. A physical connection is placed automatically by the
assembly connection, based on the geometry of the two objects being welded and on a series of
questions that can be modified by the user. These questions can be accessed on the Selection
tab of the Physical Connection Properties dialog box in the Structural Detailing task of the
software.
In This Section
Butt Welds .................................................................................. 279
Tee Welds .................................................................................. 284
Butt Welds
Butt welds are controlled by the welding type and welding position originating from the assembly
connection and passed down to the physical connection.
The default value for First Welding Side is Molded. You can change it to AntiMolded.
Butt Weld I
Welding Type
Plate Thickness
Manual
6mm
Union Melt
20mm
Consumption Nozzle
any
Butt Weld V
279
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Parameters
Thickness (when FirstWeldingSide = Molded)
Manual
Horizontal
< 6mm
RefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 15

NRRefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 35
RootGap (both) = 0mm
FAB
Chill
Horizontal
> 11mm
BevelAngle (both) = 25
20mm
RootGap (both) = 1.5mm
Horizontal
CO2
Vertical
8mm
NSOneSideMag
SEGArcWeld
SEGArcWeld
Pico Max
Vertical
Vertical
Vertical
Vertical
12mm
22mm
10mm
20mm
> 20mm
25mm

Butt Weld X
280
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Thickness
Parameters
(when FirstWeldingSide = Molded)
Manual
Any
> 6mm
BevelAngle (all) = 45
RefSideBevelDepth (molded side) = 2/3
thickness
NRRefSideBevelDepth (molded side) = 2/3
thickness
AntiRefSideBevelDepth (anti-molded side) =
1/3 thickness
NRAntiRefSideBevelDepth (anti-molded
side) = 1/3 thickness
Butt Weld IX
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Thickness
Parameters
Manual
Any
> 20mm

RefSideBevelDepth (molded side) = 2/3
thickness
AntiRefSideBevelAngle (anti-molded side) =
30
1/3 thickness
281
Butt Weld IV
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Thickness
Parameters
Manual
Any
> 6mm
CO2
Horizontal
8mm

RootGap = 2mm
Butt Weld K
282
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Thickness
Parameters
Union Melt
Any
> 20mm
Nose = 8mm
28mm
BevelDepth (both) = (thickness - nose)/2

45
NRAntiRefSideBevelAngle (anti-molded side)
= 45
Union Melt
Horizontal
> 28mm
Nose = 8mm
31mm
RefSideBevelDepth (molded side) =

thickness - 18 mm
10mm
45
NRAntiRefSideBevelAngle (anti-molded side)
= 45
Butt Weld Y
283
Welding Type
Welding
Position
Plate
Thickness
Parameters
FCB
Any
8mm
Nose = 2mm
15mm

FCB
Any
> 15mm
Nose = 3mm
23mm

FCB
Any
> 23mm
Nose = 4mm
25mm

FCB
Any
> 25mm
Nose = 5mm
30mm
RefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 22.5

NRRefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 22.5
FCB
Any
> 30mm
Nose = 6mm
32mm
RefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 22.5

NRRefSideBevelAngle (molded side) = 22.5
Tee Welds
Tee welds are controlled by the category from the assembly connection and the type of objects
being welded, and passed down to the physical connection.
The default value for First Welding Side is Molded. You can change it to AntiMolded.
284
Tee Weld
Category or
Objects Welded
One Sided Bevel
Parameters
If thickness 25mm, Nose = 3mm

If thickness > 25mm and 38mm, Nose = 5mm
If thickness > 38mm, Nose = t/2
RefSideBevelAngle = 45
Fillet Leg = 0.2 * minimum t
K
TwoSidedBevel
If thickness 25mm:]
Nose = 3mm
If thickness > 25mm:
Nose = t/3
BevelDepth (both) = t/3
285
Tee Weld
Category or
Objects Welded
OneSidedBevel
Parameters
Thickness 25mm
X
TwoSidedBevel
Thickness > 25mm
If thickness 38mm:
RefSideBevel Depth = t/3
AntiRefSideBevel Depth = t/3
If thickness > 38mm:
RefSideBevel Depth = 2 t/5
AntiRefSideBevel Depth = 3 t/5
Staggered
Staggered
Zig Zag
Pitch = 300mm
Length = 75mm
286
Tee Weld
Category or
Objects Welded
Chain
Chain
Parameters
Pitch = 300mm
Length = 75mm
Chill
Chill
RootGap = 6mm
Fillet 1
Non-tight collar
Tripping bracket
Profile stiffeners
Leg = 0.2 * minimum t
287
Tee Weld
Category or
Objects Welded
Fillet 2
Profile end to
profile web
Parameters
Leg = 0.2 * minimum t
288
SECTION 15
Molded Conventions
Molded conventions define structural alignment for plates and profiles. They are bulkloaded into
the catalog and available on the Molded Conventions tab of the Properties dialog boxes for
plate and profile systems.
The following default molded conventions are used in the marine library catalog. You can
customize default values decks, longitudinal bulkheads, and transverse bulkheads, but you
cannot modify the default values for the hull as they are set by the software.
In This Section
Deck Molded Conventions .......................................................... 289
Transverse Bulkhead Molded Conventions ................................. 290
Longitudinal Bulkhead Molded Conventions ................................ 291
Hull Molded Conventions ............................................................ 292
Deck Molded Conventions

Plates
Thickness direction
Above
Offset
0 mm
Foreward/Aft reference
Midship
Profile Primary Orientation

Profile orientation
Down
Profile Secondary Orientation

Longitudinal profiles
Inboard
Longitudinal profiles at port/stbd reference
Port
289
Molded Conventions
Transverse profiles forward of fore/aft reference
Forward
Transverse profiles aft of fore/aft reference
Forward
Transverse profiles on fore/aft reference
Forward
Transverse Bulkhead Molded Conventions

Plates
Thickness direction
Aft
Offset
0 mm
Midship
Port/Starboard reference
Centerline

Profile orientation forward of fore/aft reference
Fore
Profile orientation aft of fore/aft reference
Fore
Profile orientation on fore/aft reference
Fore
290
Vertical profiles
Inboard
Vertical profiles on port/stbd reference
Port
Molded Conventions
Horizontal profiles
Down
Longitudinal Bulkhead Molded Conventions

Plates
Thickness direction
Inboard
Offset
0 mm
Midship
Centerline

Profile orientation
Outboard
Profile orientation on port/stbd reference
Starboard

Down
Vertical profiles forward of fore/aft reference
Aft
Vertical profiles aft of fore/aft reference
Aft
Vertical profiles on fore/aft reference
Aft
291
Molded Conventions
Hull Molded Conventions

Plates
Thickness direction
Outboard
Offset
0 mm
Midship
Centerline

Profile orientation
Inboard
292
Towards
centerline
Longitudinal profiles on port/stbd reference
Port
Vertical profiles forward of fore/aft reference
Forward
Vertical profiles aft of fore/aft reference
Forward
Vertical profiles on fore/aft reference
Forward
Index
A
Advanced Plate Systems 283
Along-Axis Flange Cuts for Members 242
Along-Axis Web Cuts for Members 220
Assembly Connections for Members 99
B
BraceConnTpeCol 128
BraceTpeCol 128
Brackets 133, 289
Buckling Plates 287
Butt Welds 291
C
Chamfers 131
Clip Web Cuts 205
Codelists 115
Continuity Plates 286
Corner Features for Members 177
171
Cross Section Symbol 2L 46
Cross Section Symbol B 22
Cross Section Symbol BUBoxFM 49
Cross Section Symbol BUC 51
Cross Section Symbol BUCan 53
Cross Section Symbol BUCone 55
Cross Section Symbol BUEndCan 56
Cross Section Symbol BUFlat 58
Cross Section Symbol BUI 59
Cross Section Symbol BUIHaunch 61
Cross Section Symbol BUITaperWeb 63
Cross Section Symbol BUIUE 65
Cross Section Symbol BUL 67
Cross Section Symbol BUL2 23
Cross Section Symbol BUL3 24
Cross Section Symbol BUT 26, 69
Cross Section Symbol BUTube 70
Cross Section Symbol C (MC) 72
Cross Section Symbol C_SS 26
Cross Section Symbol C_SType 28
Cross Section Symbol CS 74
Cross Section Symbol EA 29
Cross Section Symbol FB 31
Cross Section Symbol HalfR 32
Cross Section Symbol HSSC (Pipe) 75
Cross Section Symbol HSSR 76

Cross Section Symbol HW 77
Cross Section Symbol HWWF 79
Cross Section Symbol I 34
Cross Section Symbol I_SType 35
Cross Section Symbol L 80
Cross Section Symbol P 37
Cross Section Symbol R 38
Cross Section Symbol Rect 82
Cross Section Symbol RectC 84
Cross Section Symbol RectCWF 85
Cross Section Symbol RectWF 87
Cross Section Symbol RS 88
Cross Section Symbol S 89
Cross Section Symbol SB 39
Cross Section Symbol SqTu 41
Cross Section Symbol ST 91
Cross Section Symbol T 41
Cross Section Symbol T (MT) 92
Cross Section Symbol T_SType 42
Cross Section Symbol UA 43
Cross Section Symbol W (M) 94
Cross Section Symbol Wedge 96
Cross Section Symbol WedgeWF 97
Cutback Web Cuts 205
D
Deck Molded Conventions 301
Documentation Comments 15
Documentation Set 11
Double Sided Chamfer 132
E
Edge Features 187
Edge Reinforcement Web Cuts 210
End Cut Shape 116
End Cuts for Members 217
End Cuts for Profiles 195
Extend or Offset 118
F
Flange Cuts 210
Flange Cuts for Split Members 275
Flange Non-penetrated Cuts 265
Flange-penetrated Bottom Cuts 258
Flange-penetrated Center Cuts 242
Flange-penetrated Top Cuts 246
293
Index
Free-end Flange Cuts for Members 280
Free-end Web Cuts for Members 278
G
GenAssyConnSel 99
H
Hull Molded Conventions 304
I
Insert Plates 289
Side Plates 284

Single Sided Chamfers 131
Sketched Features 193
Slot A 138
Slot C 139
Slot C2 150
Slot I 151
Slots and Collars 137
Smart 3D and Oracle 17
Snip Web Cuts 206
Longitudinal Bulkhead Molded Conventions

303
Tee Welds 296

Tight Collars 161
Transition Plates 286
Transverse Bulkhead Molded Conventions
302
MbrAxisByEdge 102
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS1Edge 108
MbrAxisByEdgeAndOS2Edge 107
MbrAxisByFCAndOS1Edge 104
MbrAxisByFCAndOSNoEdge 105
MbrAxisByOnMember 101
MbrAxisByOSAndOS1Edge 111
MbrAxisByOSAndOS2Edge 110
MbrAxisByOSAndOSNoEdge 113
Member Cross Sections 45
Mitered Web Cuts for Members 276
Mitred Flange Cuts for Members 277
Molded Conventions 301
Web Cuts for Split Members 270

Web Non-penetrated Cuts 241
Web-penetrated Bottom Cuts 233
Web-penetrated Center Cuts 220
Web-penetrated Top Cuts 225
Welded Web Cuts 196
What's New in the Structural Reference
Data Overview 19
N
Non-Tight Clips 157
P
Physical Connections 291
Preface 9
Profile Cross Sections 21
R
Ring Plates 285
S
Shape at Edge 120
Shape at Edge Outside 125
Shape at Edge Overlap 123
Shape Outside 116
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Structural Reference Data

Marine Mode Guide

Version 2014 R1 (10.1)

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Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring, customizing, and

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Reference Data Guides

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Smart 3D and Oracle

What's New in the Structural Reference Data

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol B

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

TCR - Top corner radius

Slope - Slope of the bottom of the bulb flange.

FR - Fillet radius of the bulb flange

Cross Section Symbol BUL2

The BUL2 profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol BUL3

The BUL3 profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol BUT

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol C_SS

The C_SS profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol C_SType

The C_SType profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol EA

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol FB

The FB profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Cross Section Symbol HalfR

The HalfR profile cross-section symbol uses the following properties.

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide

Profile Cross Sections

Structural Reference Data Marine Mode Guide