Syntax 4
- Last UpdatedDec 08, 2025
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The images below show typical examples of connections in which brackets may occur in this syntax.
(In the images, L denotes shell profiles, S stiffeners and F flanges.)
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<syntax_4>::= ,A= <length_A> [,B= <length_B>] [,SI2= <side_info>] [,OFF=<offset>] ,<ext_prof_ref> (1 ... 25) /<int_prof_ref> (1 ... 25) |
<ext_prof_ref> and <int_prof_ref>, see General Layout of a Statement.
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A |
The length of the bracket arm A. |
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<length_A>::= <number> |
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B |
The length of the bracket arm B. If not given, B is supposed to be equal to A. |
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<length_B>::= <number> |
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Any of A and B may be negative to be interpreted as the depth of the bracket relative to the opposite arm. |
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SI2 |
See Syntax 2 and the images above. |
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OFF |
Normally one of the faces of the brackets lies in the mold line plane of the profile. OFF can be used to displace the bracket a given distance from this plane. (The bracket must not overlap along any of its arms for this clause to come into effect.) |
Examples
A BB-bracket connecting a flange on a deck web to a longitudinal.
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BRA, BB, MAT=16, SID=AFT, A=500, L590/F1; |
A BBK-bracket connecting two flanges and generated on a bottom web.
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BRA, BBK, SID=AFT, MAT=20, SI2=PS, PSID=BOT, A=1400, 'AA161-3P', F1/F1; |
