Bead Statement
- Last UpdatedDec 08, 2025
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In normal shipbuilding, welding is used to connect parts to each other. In the FRP technique, fillet connections are often supplied with additional beads before the connection is laminated. The BEAD statement makes it possible to define beads along the boundaries of the panel.
Syntax
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BEAD, ,LIMIT = <limit_no> [,SIDE = <side>] ,POS = <pos_no> ,M1 = <width> [,V = <angle>] ,LAMINATE = <lam> ,QUALITY = <quality> ; |
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LIMIT |
Indicates the number of the boundary for which the bead(s) will be defined. |
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SIDE |
Indicates the side of the panel where to position the bead. |
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side>::= FOR|AFT|SB|PS|TOP|BOT |
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If SIDE is not given, beads will be defined for both sides of the panel. |
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POS |
Defines a position number of the bead(s). |
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M1 |
The leg length of the section of the bead(s). |
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V |
The corner angle of the bead, that means, the angle between the current panel and the adjacent panel to be connected to. |
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LAMINATE |
Indicates the laminate code for the lamination of the bead(s). |
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QUAL |
Defines the density of the core material of the bead(s). |