Joist Hangers

When you are connecting an I-beam to another beam, you can add web stiffeners along with a joist hanger.

1. Select Modeling | Connection | Joint Profiles Connection Details.
2. Select the Joist Hangers folder in the browser.
3. Select either of the following:
   • Joist hanger (beam-beam)
     1. Select the piece to which the profiles are to be joined.
     2. Select the connecting piece ends. The program will mark the selected ends of the beams with asterisk symbols .
     3. Select Confirm.
   • Joist hanger (free)
     1. Select the connecting piece ends. The program will mark the selected ends of the beams with asterisk symbols .
     2. Select Confirm.
     3. Click the points of the reference line. The joist hangers will be placed on the specified line.

        

4. Select the joist hanger properties in the dialog box.
   • Select a Library from the list. Click one of the following:
     • Best - You will receive a list of suitable joist hangers according to the size and position of the profiles.
     • Bigger - The list will also display joist hangers bigger than the best ones.
     • All - The list will display all the joist hangers in the library.
   • Select the joint component from the list.
   • If necessary, add web stiffeners to the I beam along with the joist hanger.
     • End - Web stiffeners to the end of the connecting profile. Enter the Length of the web stiffener.
     • Passing - When you adding a beam-beam connection, you can add web stiffeners also the piece to which other profiles are to be connected. Enter the Length of the web stiffener.
5. Confirm by clicking OK.
6. If necessary, delete the existing joint by selecting Delete in a message box.