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The StructMemberFireproofing.xls workbook defines the encasement rules used in the Place Fireproofing Command . The unique sheets in this workbook are described below. For more information on common sheets, see Describing the Common Sheets in the Workbooks in the Reference Data Guide.

When processing the encasement rule, the software starts at the top and processes each row trying to find a matching Member Type Category and Cross Section Type to the member that you selected in the model. When it finds a match, the software uses the defined encasement type, fireproofing label, setback values, and insulation symbol defined for that row.

If the software cannot fine a matching Member Type Category and Cross Section Type row, then the first row that matches the Member Type Category and has an asterisk (*) for the Cross Section Type is used for the member.

For example, you select a bracing member in the model with a MC cross section. If you look at the snippet of an encasement rule for braces below, you will see that the software will look at the Pipe, WT, ST, L, and 2L rows trying to find the MC cross section. Because MC is not defined in the encasement rule, the software will use the first asterisk row, Brace_Block Encased_All_Conc. Multiple asterisk cross section rows can be defined to allow for manual selection during placement (the By Rule option on the ribbon is cleared).

Encasement Item

Member Type

Cross Section

Encasement Type

Brace_Round_ Pipe_Conc

3

Pipe

5

Brace_Custom_WT_Conc

3

WT

999

Brace_Custom_ST_Conc

3

ST

999

Brace_Custom_L_Conc

3

L

999

Brace_Custom_2L_Conc

3

2L

999

Brace_Block Encased_All_Conc

3

*

3

Brace_Contour Encased_All_Conc

3

*

1

Name

Defines the encasement item name. The delivered encasement items use the naming convention of Member Type_Encasement Type_Cross Section_Material. We recommend that you use a similar naming convention or adopt the delivered naming convention.

Cross Section Type

Defines the cross section type to which the encasement option applies. The available cross section types depend on the section libraries that you have included in your Catalog. Examples of valid cross section types include: 2L, L, HSSC, W, and so forth. Use an asterisk (*) to indicate that the encasement item is applicable to all cross section types.

Definition

Defines the ProgID of the encasement rule. The delivered definition is SPSMemberEncasements.MemberEncaseDef.

Encasement Type

Specifies the encasement type. You can add encasement types by editing the Member Fireproofing Application Type select list in the Catalog task.

1 Contour Fully Encased
2 Contour Flange Exposed
3 Block Fully Encased
4 Block Flange Exposed
5 Block with Voids
6 Block with Voids Flange Exposed
7 through 988 are reserved by Intergraph for future use
999 is Custom

Fireproofing Label

Defines the fireproofing label to use on drawings.

Member Type Category

Defines the member type to which the encasement item applies. Member types are defined in the Structural Member Type select list in the Catalog task.

Setback Distance 1

Defines the distance between the Setback Reference 1 location and the insulation/fireproofing.

Setback Distance 2

Defines the distance between the Setback Reference 2 location and the insulation/fireproofing.

Setback Reference 1

Defines the location along the member from which to measure the insulation/fireproofing setback.

  • Part Start - The start of the member part, which takes into account any assembly connection cutbacks or other features which may change member length.

  • Part End - The end of the member part, which takes into account any assembly connection cutbacks or other features which may change member length.

  • Axis Start - The start of the member part's axis, which will remain unaffected by member part features.

  • Axis End - The end of the member part's axis, which will remain unaffected by member part features.

Setback Reference 2

Defines the location along the member from which to measure the insulation/fireproofing setback.

Symbol Definition

Defines the ProgID of the insulation symbol.

You can add customized encasement types to fit your model's needs. There are two ways to add a new encasement type: update the VisualBasic code, or create a new .sym file to model a new encasement type with Sketch2D.

To create an encasement type with VisualBasic, create a new class and define the encasement type properties. Bulkload the updated reference data workbook to reference the new symbol in the Symbol Definition of the fireproofing class sheet.

To create an encasement type with Sketch2D, a user-specified shape is calculated from Sketch2D constraints, dimensions, and variables. For a graphic that follows a member cross section’s shape and size, we recommend that you copy the specific shape’s .sym file and create the necessary representation graphics. Define the contour's representation name as SimplePhysical, and use LoadPoint 1 to control the relative position. Symbol parameters are set from the member cross-section data. For example, the parameter thk_fp is set from the insulation specification's thickness value. After you create the symbol, bulkload the reference data workbook to reference the new symbol in the Symbol Definition of the fireproofing class sheet.

See Also

Member Reference Data