Glossary of parts
Bracing components create some or all of the following parts:
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Gusset plate |
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Connection plate |
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Cover plate |
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Tongue plate A tongue plate slots into a hollow profile brace. |
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Clip angle |
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Shear tab |
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Seal plate Seal plates seal the ends of hollow braces. In this example they are used with chamfered connection plates. |
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Tee Tees are formed from T or cut I profiles, or two plates. Tees seal hollow braces and connect them to another part (e.g. a gusset plate) |
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Stiffener |
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