Input Flange Placement

Table tbFlangeDef

PURPOSE

Instead of using a shape from the shapes library, a stringer member can be defined by referencing plates from the plate library for web and flanges. This is similar to using the built up W1 (Input Built-up Shape Types - W1 ) shape but you have more freedom to make changes in web and flange dimensions along the length of a stringer.

Do not use this entry with Shape Placement placement, but you can include Cover Plates

Parameters

tbFlangeDef

Field	Type	Units	Description
MbrLine	text		Member line name
StartDist	real	FET	Distance from start of member line
EndDist	real	FET	Distance from start of member line to end of this shape placement. (Entry optional)
Shape	text		Plate from plate library or an angle for standard shapes library (ONLY single angles allowed from std shapes)
Tp_Bt	chr		[ |T|B] Flange location (T=Top, B=Bottom, Blank=Both)
NegFArea	real	IN2	Area of fastener holes (sqi) in tension flange
NegHArea	real	IN2	Area of hand holes (sqi)
Code	text		If shape is an angle, enter A3 or A3A for angle orientation for built-up section type (default is type A3)