Creating a Stiffener on Free Edge

You can create a stiffener on free edge. Stiffeners are often placed on free edges to strengthen them.

A free edge is the end of a plate that is not limited by another object. This could be a deck that does not run the entire length of the ship, in which case the edge that is not limited by the hull is considered free edge. Also it could be openings in the deck, the edges of the openings being free edges. Web girders also have free edges.

Before you begin: Open a structure to add a Stiffener on Free Edge.
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  1. Click Stiffener on Free Edge in the Authoring Object toolbar.

    The Stiffener on Free Edge dialog box appears.

  2. In the Category list, select Stiffener on Free Edge.

  3. Select a plate to attach the stiffener on free edge.

    Selection is displayed in Plate box.

    Note: As soon as a plate is selected, its free edges are highlighted and can be selected. When you move your mouse pointer over an edge, it changes color to green.

  4. In the Support box, select the edge to attach the stiffener on the free edge.

  5. In the Anchor Point list, select Bottom Right.

The stiffener on free edge is created as shown in the image below.