Simple gusset plate connections

Tekla Structures
2021
Tekla Structures

Simple gusset plate connections

Simple gusset plate connections automatically connect braces to a single main part, using a gusset plate. Braces either connect directly to the gusset plate, or use connection material. Tekla Structures includes the following simple gusset plate connections:

Component

Image

Description

Simple bolt connection (5)

Creates a bolted connection between two steel profiles.

Welded gusset (10)

Welds braces to a gusset plate.

Bolted gusset (11)

Bolts braces to a gusset plate. Optional clip angles or shear tabs.

Bracing cross (19)

Bolts twin-profile braces to an existing gusset plate.

Tube gusset (20)

Bolts braces to a gusset plate using connection plates and optional tongue plates. Seals braces.

Tube crossing (22)

Bolts braces to an existing gusset plate using connection plates and optional tongue plates. Seals braces.

Std bracing connection (67)

Bolts 1 or 2 braces to a gusset plate using connection plates. Seals hollow braces.

Wrapped cross (61)

Bolts braces to an existing gusset plate, using connection plates and clip angles.

Gusseted cross (62)

Bolts braces to a gusset plate using clip angles and connection plates. Welds or bolts the gusset plate to the beam or column.

Portal bracing (105)

Connects up to three hollow braces to a beam, using a gusset plate and tees.

Bolted gusset (196)

Bolts braces to a gusset plate. Optional clip angles or shear tabs.

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