Design Considerations
Gusset plates can be made into a variety of shapes and sizes from a range of materials. These calculations are made based upon the forces and loads applied to the gusset plate through the nearby steel components. A gusset plate can be either the only connection method or it can be used in conjunction with bolts or welds.
Gusset plates are usually square or rectangular, but can be triangular or made into a customized shape to fit the joint. The shape of each plate is designed so that welding or bolts can applied to different edges of the plate.
There are several different prominent connection types that include gusset plates which include KT gusset plate, uniform force bracing connection, and bolt group.
A KT gusset plate connects several members together through one gusset plate. The gusset plate is welded to a beam and then two or three columns, beams, or truss chord are connect to the other side of the gusset plate through bolts or welds.
A uniform force bracing connection connects a beam, column, and one other member. The gusset plate is bolted to the column and welded to the beam. The connection of the last remaining member can be through either bolts or welds.
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