Purpose: Used to define intermediate transverse web stiffeners.
--> Given in girder input
The gap between the tension flange and the edge of connection plates (inches or mm) to reduce fatigue stresses. The default in ASD or LFD will be STFGAP if STFGAPCP is not given and FULL DEPTH CONNECTION PLATES is not used. Full depth connection plates are required in LRFD, in which case STFGAPCP is used to indicate stiffener-to-web welding termination points as the fatigue check location and the end of the plate is connected to web and/or tension flange with a bolted connection.