Standard gusset (1065)

Standard gusset (1065) creates a gusset plate and welds it to the beam or column web. A stiffener is automatically created on each end of the gusset plate.

Objects created

Gusset plate
Stiffener plates (2)
Bolts

To create braces and connect them to the gusset plate, use Gusset tube in points (S47), Crushed tube in bolts (S48), or Gusset tube in bolts (S49).

Use for


Situation	Description
	Gusset plate welded to the beam web

Before you start

Create a beam or a column (H, W, or C profile).

Note that the gusset plate is created using the properties you define on the Parts tab.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam or column).
Pick a point on the main part to indicate the location of the connection.

The connection is created automatically when the you pick the point.

Part identification key



1	Gusset plate
2	Stiffener

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the gusset plate and stiffener dimensions.

Part dimensions


	Description
1	Define the corner cut size of the gusset plate.
2	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
3	Number of bolts.
4	Bolt spacing. Use a space to separate bolt spacing values. Enter a value for each space between bolts. For example, if there are 3 bolts, enter 2 values.
5	Define the gusset plate offset from the beam or column web.
6	Define the corner cut size of the stiffener.
7	Define the stiffener offset from the beam or column web.

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab define the gusset plate and stiffener properties.


Part	Description
Gusset plate, Front stiffener, Back stiffener	Define the thickness, width and height of the gusset plate and the stiffeners.


Option	Description	Default
Pos_No	Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number.	The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Material	Material grade.	The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Name	Name that is shown in drawings and reports.

Parameters tab

Use the Parts tab to define the position of the gusset.


Option	Description
	Define the horizontal gusset location using a reference point.
	Define the vertical gusset location using a reference point.
	Select the gusset location.

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt properties.

Bolt basic properties


Option	Description	Default
Bolt size	Bolt diameter.	Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Bolt standard	Bolt standard to be used inside the component.	Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Tolerance	Gap between the bolt and the hole.
Thread in mat	Defines whether the thread may be within the bolted parts when bolts are used with a shaft. This has no effect when full-threaded bolts are used.	`Yes`
Site/Workshop	Location where the bolts should be attached.	`Site`

Bolt assembly

The selected check boxes define which component objects (bolt, washers, and nuts) are used in the bolt assembly.

If you want to create a hole only, clear all the check boxes.

To modify the bolt assembly in an existing component, select the Effect in modify check box and click Modify.

Bolt length increase

Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.

Bolt group

Select whether several or a single bolt group is created.

General tab

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General tab

Analysis tab

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Analysis tab