Creating a Stiffener on a Free Edge

Stiffener on Free Edge lets you create a stiffener on a free edge to strengthen it.

A free edge can be an edge of a panel that is not limited by another object. It can also be an opening on a panel. Web girders also have free edges.

  1. From the Category list, select an appropriate category for the stiffener on free edge.
  2. In the Material & Orientation tab:
    1. Select the appropriate material and section for the stiffener.
    2. Set the orientation of the stiffener.

    If you are unable to find the selected section reference, check the following:

    • The section reference is available in the database.
    • There are no duplicate section references in the database.
    • The section reference has the section standard attribute specified in its properties.

  3. In the Geometry tab, in the Plate\Panel box, select a panel to attach the stiffener.

    As soon as the panel is selected, the free edges of the panel or the openings on it are highlighted in the 3D area.

  4. In the Support box, select the required edge or opening.
  5. Optional: In the Offset box, enter the offset value for the stiffener on free edge from the selected support.
  6. Optional: Under the Limit area:
    1. Select the start and end limits.
    2. Specify the offset and normal offset values.
    3. Define the delimitation type.
  7. Optional: Under the Angle area, specify the required value in the Web Angle box.

    By default, the web of a stiffener is placed perpendicular to the panel.