Edit end plate

This window contains properties of end plate including dimensions and bolts count. Following values can be specified:

b_p	The end plate width
h_p	The end plate height
t_p	The plate thickness
a₁	The position relatively to the top flange edge
Single row	If this setting is switched off, it is possible to add one more vertical row of bolts. Available only for pinned connections.
w_1, w₂	The distances of columns measured from the vertical edge of plate
Count of rows	The number of horizontal rows of bolts
Positions of bolts rows	The distance of first bolt centre from top plate edge and vertical distances of following rows
Bolt head on end plate side	This setting affects the orientation of bolts. Available only for connections of end plates to column.

The parameters can be also changed using the active dimensions in the detail layout:

Input with the help of active dimension

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