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Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod Hangers

Overview

  • Mounting Attachment - All rods use the same attachment type
  • Load Bearers - Consistent across all tiers
Family Names

With Hardware

  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_1_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_2_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_3_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_4_Tier

No Hardware (NHW)

  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_1_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_2_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_3_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_4_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_5_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_6_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_7_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_8_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_9_Tier
  • eV_ASM_Trapeze_Strut_Rod_Basic_NHW_10_Tier

What This Is

This family represents a trapeze-style hanger assembly using:

  • Strut as the load-bearing member
  • Vertical rods for support

It supports multiple tiers and configurations within a single assembly

Family Parameter Options

Instance Properties:
  • The following is a breakdown of the user controlled parameters that make size/visibility changes to the trapeze family. Groupings of parameter controls are based on 2 main elements of the family: Strut & Rod Configurations.
  1. (--- Tooltip Note ---)- Appears at the top of the Properties window to inform users that tooltips are available for parameters. Tooltips are provided for all parameters intended for direct user interaction.
  2. (--- Help Link ---)- appears at the top of the Properties window and provides a link to the family help documentation.
  3. (--- General Trapeze Options ---)- General trapeze configuration settings.
    1. Overall_Trapeze_Width- Defines the overall width of the strut assembly.
    2. Trapeze_Rod_Center- Enables a center rod within the trapeze assembly.
  4. (--- Rod Mounting Heights ---)- Set of parameters that define the mounting height of each rod relative to the associated level (Rod 1 (Left), Rod 2 (Center), Rod 3 (Right).
    1. R#_Top_Elevation- Defines the mounting height of the specified Rod # relative to the associated level.
  5. (--- Rod Side Offsets ---)- Set of parameters that control the horizontal position of each rod within the trapeze assembly.
    1. R#_Side_Offset- Controls the horizontal offset of Rod (#), measured from the outside edge of the assembly to the center of the rod.
  6. (--- Rod Mounting Attachments ---)- Set of parameters that control the size, position, & reporting data for the generic mounting attachments.
    1. Mounting_Attachment_Description- Defines the part type description for the generic mounting attachment.
    2. Mounting_Attachment_Height- Controls the vertical height of the generic mounting attachment geometry.
    3. Mounting_Attachment_Length- Controls the overall length of the generic mounting attachment.
    4. Mounting_Attachment_Width- Controls the overall width of the generic mounting attachment.
    5. Mounting_Attachment_Vertical_Offset- Moves the generic mounting attachment downward relative to the rod mounting height.
    6. Mounting_Attachment_Insert_Depth- Extends the rod up into the mounting surface of the generic mounting attachment.
  7. (--- Rod & Hardware Size ---)- Set of parameters that control the rod and hardware size used by the assembly. If no option is selected, 3/8″ is used by default. If multiple options are selected, the topmost selected option in the list is used.
    1. eVolve_Hardware_1_4- Enables 1/4″ rod and hardware. This parameter is used by the EVOLVE Hanger Placement Tool. Do not delete or rename.
    2. eVolve_Hardware_3_8- Enables 3/8″ rod and hardware. This parameter is used by the EVOLVE Hanger Placement Tool. Do not delete or rename.
    3. eVolve_Hardware_1_2- Enables 1/2″ rod and hardware. This parameter is used by the EVOLVE Hanger Placement Tool. Do not delete or rename.
    4. eVolve_Hardware_5_8- Enables 5/8″ rod and hardware. This parameter is used by the EVOLVE Hanger Placement Tool. Do not delete or rename.
  8. (--- Strut Options ---)- Set of parameters that control strut size and configuration. Defaults to 1-5/8″ if none are selected. If multiple sizes are selected, the topmost option is used.
    1. Strut_Depth_7_8- Enables 7/8″ strut for all struts in the trapeze assembly.
    2. Strut_Depth_1_5_8- Enables 1-5/8″ strut for all struts in the trapeze assembly.
    3. Strut_Depth_2_7_16- Enables 2-7/16″ strut for all struts in the trapeze assembly.
    4. Strut_Depth_3_1_4- Enables 3-1/4″ strut for all struts in the trapeze assembly.
    5. Strut_Invert- Inverts all struts in the trapeze assembly.
    6. Strut_Back_to_Back- Converts all struts in the trapeze assembly to back-to-back struts.
  9. (--- Tier-to-Tier Offsets ---)- Set of parameters that control the vertical offset between each strut tier in the trapeze assembly.
    1. T#_Offset_Height- The distance from the top of the strut (of the tier below, i.e. Tier1) to the top of the strut of the designated tier (Tier 2).
  10. (--- Tier Offset From Level Overrides ---)- Alternate set of parameters that control the vertical offset of each tier, measured from the reference level to the top of each strut. These parameters will override any value input in their respective offset height parameters listed above.
    1. T#_Offset_From_Level_Override- Controls the absolute height of Tier # above the reference level, measured to the top of the strut. When greater than 0, overrides T#_Offset_Height.
Type Properties

  1. (--- Tooltip Note ---)- Appears at the top of the Properties window to inform users that tooltips are available for parameters. Tooltips are provided for all parameters intended for direct user interaction.
  2. (--- Feature Controls ---)- Set of parameters that control optional features included in the trapeze assembly.
    1. Enable_Layout_Points- Enables layout points supported by the EVOLVE Point Manager tool for placement, coordination, and field layout workflows.
    2. Enable_Mounting_Attachments- Enables the included generic mounting attachments in the trapeze assembly.
    3. Enable_Zone_of_Influence- Enables the zone of influence in the trapeze assembly.
  3. (--- Rod Adjustments ---)- Set of parameters that control adjustments applied to the geometrical rod length and the final reported rod length.
    1. Minimum_Rod_Above_Top_Strut- Controls the minimum length of rod to extend above the top strut of the trapeze assembly. Useful for accounting for hardware space.
    2. Rod_Below_Bottom_Strut- Controls the length of rod to extend below the bottom strut of the trapeze assembly. Useful for accounting for hardware space.
    3. Additional_Rod_Length- Adds length to the final reported rod length without affecting geometry.
    4. Rod_Length_Rounding- Rounds the final reported rod length to the specified increment.
  4. (--- Ancillaries ---)- Set of parameters that control descriptive information for nested ancillary components used for material reporting.
    1. Hex_Nut_Description- Defines the part type description for hex nuts . Used for material reporting.
    2. Lock_Washer_Description- Defines the part type description for lock washers. Used for material reporting.
    3. Strut_Description- Defines the part type description for strut. Used for material reporting.
    4. Square_Washer_Description- Defines the part type description for square washers. Used for material reporting.
    5. Washer_Description- Defines the part type description for washers. Used for material reporting.
  5. (--- Zone of Influence ---)- Set of parameters that control a clearance zone centered around the top of the rod.
    1. ZOI_Diameter- Controls the diameter of the zone of influence.
    2. ZOI_Top_Length- Controls the vertical extent of the zone of influence above the top of the rod.
    3. ZOI_Bottom_Length- Controls the vertical extent of the zone of influence below the top of the rod.
  6. eVolve_Hardware_Finish-  controls the finish reported in "eVolve_Description" for all nested hardware.
  7. eVolve_CategoryId & eVolve_SubCategoryId- Define the Evolve classification applied to the content.
  8. (--- Evolve Tools ---)- Parameters grouped under the EVOLVE header --- Evolve Tools --- define compatibility with EVOLVE utilities and rules. Select the hyper link for any of the parameters below to learn more about them.
    1. eVolve_Assembly- Indicates the family is an assembly family containing nested components.
    2. eVolve_Colorizer- Currently unused.
    3. eVolve_Content- Identifies the content type and supports rule-based filtering in EVOLVE utility rules.
    4. eVolve_Data_Profile- Defines the Data Profile used by associated utility rules.
    5. eVolve_Feature- Identifies compatibility with EVOLVE plugin features.
    6. eVolve_Parameter_Sync- Identifies parameter synchronization rules used by EVOLVE utilities.
    7. eVolve_Renumbering- Connects family to the Renumbering utility via Element Filter.
  9. Trapeze_Tier_Count & eVolve_PartType- provide the inputs used to generate the eVolve_Description parameter.
Evolve Compatibility
  • Hanger Placement Settings - Selection options
  • Hanger Placement Settings - Automatic tier detection

Deprecated Features

The following capabilities are limited to the legacy strut trapeze hangers and as such are not supported in the current standard moving forward.

  • Embedded Mounting Attachments
    • High-LOD embedded mounting attachments are not included. Mounting geometry is provided through the generic mounting attachment family.
  • Strut Length Extension
    • Strut lengths are defined exclusively by the value specified in Overall_Trapeze_Width.
  • Rod Detachment from Tiers
    • Rods originate from a common start point and extend to their designated mounting height (R#_Top_Elevation).
    • Individual rods cannot be detached or started from intermediate tiers.

Reports for Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod Families
  • Assemblies: Reports a list of basic strut trapeze with rod assemblies.
  • Bill of Materials: Reports a bill of of materials to support fabrication of basic strut trapeze with rod assemblies.
  • Cut List: Lists Reports a cut list strut and rod of to support fabrication of basic strut trapeze with rod assemblies.
  • Kitting: Reports a bill of materials by assembly for kitting to support fabrication of basic strut trapeze with rod.
  • Build: Build reports for basic strut trapeze with rod assemblies.

Schedules for Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod Families:
  • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Assembly List
  • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Bill of Materials
  • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Cut List
  • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Fabrication

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