Gusseted cross (62)

Gusseted cross bolts 1 to 10 braces to a beam or column using a gusset plate. The gusset plate is welded or bolted to the beam or column. Braces are bolted to the gusset plate using clip angles and connection plates.

Objects created

Gusset plate
Clip angles
Connection plates
Filler plates
Shim plates
Stiffeners
Bolts
Cuts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Brace profile: W Gusset plate is welded to the beam. Different connection materials are used for each brace.
	Brace profile: W Gusset plate is welded to the beam. Braces are bolted to the gusset plate using connection plates and clip angles.
	Brace profile: W Gusset plate is welded to the beam. Different connection materials are used for each brace.

Before you start

Create a beam or column, and 1 to 10 braces.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam or column).
Select the secondary part (first brace).
Select the second secondary part (second brace).
Select the subsequent secondary parts (subsequent braces).
Click the middle mouse button to create the component.

Part identification key


	Description
1	Gusset plate
2	Connection plate
3	Clip angle

Note:

Tekla Structures uses values in the joints.def file to create this component.

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the dimensions that control the position and shape of the gusset plate.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Define the gap distance between the gusset plate edge and the main part.
2	Define the gusset plate corner angle (in degrees). This value affects the gusset plate shape.
3	Define the length of the edge of the gusset plate. This value affects the gusset plate shape.
4	Define the distance between the braces.
5	Define the distance between the main part and the brace.
6	Define the distance between the clip angle or connection plate edge and the gusset plate edge.
7	Define the gap distance between the gusset plate edge and the brace.

Note: The following examples show only some of the available options. You will find more options on the Picture tab.

Gusset plate positioning

Define how the gusset plate is positioned when a base plate is used.


Option	Description
	Default Gusset plate is parallel to the main part. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gusset plate is parallel to the brace.
	Gusset plate is parallel to the brace, without a base plate.

Gusset plate dimensions


Option	Description
	Default Gusset plate does not run through the main part. Define the gusset plate cut dimension. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gusset plate does not run through the main part. Define the gusset plate cut dimension.
	Gusset plate runs through the main part. Define the gusset plate extension dimension.

Gusset tab

Use the Gusset tab to control the gusset plate properties, shape and position, connection plate, and clip angle properties and orientation.

Plates


Option	Description
Gusset	Thickness, width and height of the gusset plate.
Connection plates	Thickness and width of the connection plate.
L profile	Select the clip angle profile from the profile catalog.


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.

Note: The following examples show only some of the available options. You will find more options on the Gusset tab.

Gusset plate connection

Define how the gusset plate is connected to the main part.


Option	Description
	Default Gusset plate is welded directly to the main part. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gusset plate is connected to the main part with clip angles. Select to which side of the gusset plate the clip angles are created.
	Gusset plate is connected to the main part with a connection plate. Select to which side of the gusset plate the connection plate is created.

Clip angle orientation

Define how the clip angle is placed on the connection.


Option	Description
	Default Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the main part.

Gusset plate shape

When you select the option to optimize the gusset plate weight, you can define whether the selection order of the braces affects the position of the braces.


Option	Description
	Default AutoDefaults can change this option.
	This option optimizes the gusset plate weight.

Brace position


Option	Description
	Default The brace position is not affected. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	The first selected brace is placed closest to the main part.

Gusset plate position on the brace

Define where to place the gusset plate on the brace. If needed, you can fine-tune the gusset plate position by moving the gusset plate in the z or in the y direction.


Option	Description
	Default Gusset plate is positioned in the middle of the brace. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gusset plate is positioned on the top flange of the brace.
	Define how much the gusset plate is moved in the z direction.
	Define how much the gusset plate is moved in the y direction.

Gusset plate chamfer

Define the gusset plate chamfer type and dimensions, and the angle limit for parallel bracing.



1	Distance between the connection plate and the inner flange of the main part.
2	Horizontal distance between the gusset plate edge and the flange of the main part.
3	Horizontal dimension of the chamfer. By default, the second chamfer is not created.
4	Vertical dimension of the chamfer. By default, the second chamfer is not created.

Cut size

If the gusset plate runs through the main part, define the size of the cut created for the gusset plate.


	Description
1	Define the horizontal size of the cut.
2	Define the vertical size of the cut.
3	Define the radius of the round cut.

Brace conn tab

Use the Brace conn tab to define the connection plate, clip angle, and filler plate properties. Select whether twin profiles are used for the angle connection.

Parts


Part	Description
Connect plate	Thickness and width of the connection plate.
Connection profile	Select the profile from the profile catalog.
L prof1 to gus. pl., L prof2 to gus.pl.	Select the clip angle profile from the profile catalog.
Filler plate	Thickness and height of the filler plate.
Plate1 to gus.pl	Thickness, width and height of the plate.
Plate2 to gus.pl	Height of the plate.


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.

Plate creation


Option	Description
	Select whether one or two connection plates are created between the brace web and the gusset plate.
	Select whether a filler plate is created between the connection plate and the brace web. The default is that a filler plate is not created.
	Select the filler plate creation side. You can use this option when you have selected to create two connection plates.

Clip angle creation

Define whether the braces are attached to the gusset plate using clip angles or shear tabs, and specify the number of clip angles to create. The default option is to create two clip angles below the brace web.

Clip angle orientation

Define how the clip angle is placed on the connection.


Option	Description
	Default Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the main part.

Connection type


Option	Description
	Select the connection type (weld or bolts) between the gusset plate and the connection plate.
	Select the connection type (weld or bolt) between the gusset plate and the L profile.

Connection plate gap dimensions


	Description
1	Horizontal gap dimension
2	Vertical gap dimension

Shim plates tab

Use the Shim plates tab to define shim plate properties.

Plates


Option	Description
Shim plate 1, Shim plate 2, Shim plate 3	Thickness, width and height of the shim plates.


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.

Shim plate position and number

You can create shim plates when connecting braces to the gusset plate using clip angles.


	Description
1	Define the gap between the brace and connection plate.
2	Define how many shim plates are created at the top and bottom flanges. Enter the shim plate profile numbers: 1, 2 or 3. These are the numbers that are on the upper part on the Shim plates tab. For example, if you want to create three shim plates at the top flange, and you want to use Shim plate 1 twice and Shim plate 2 once, enter 1 1 2. The first number you enter is the shim plate closest to the brace flange.

Gusset conn tab

Use the Gusset conn tab to control the bolt group properties for bolts that connect the gusset plate to the main part, and to control the clip angle attachment.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
2	Number of bolts.
3	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.
4	Dimension for vertical bolt group position.
5	Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position.
6	Dimension for horizontal bolt group position.
7	Select how to measure the dimensions for horizontal bolt group position.


	Description
1	Location where the bolts should be attached.
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.

Clip angle attachment type

Define how the clip angle is attached to the gusset plate and to the main part.


Option	Description
	Default Main part is bolted and secondary part is welded. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Automatic When the main part is a tube profile, the clip angles are welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. Otherwise the clip angles are bolted to both parts.
	Main part is bolted and secondary part is welded.
	Main part is welded and secondary is part bolted.
	Both parts are bolted.
	Both parts are welded.

Bolts on gusset plate

Define whether the gusset plate is connected to the main part with bolts when no clip angles are used.


	Description
	Default Bolts are not created in the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Bolts are created in the gusset plate.

Staggering of bolts


Option	Description
	Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Not staggered
	Staggered type 1
	Staggered type 2
	Staggered type 3
	Staggered type 4

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`

Slotted holes

You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.


Option	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of slotted hole.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
2	Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
Hole type	Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes.
Rotate Slots	When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes.
Slots in	Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question.

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.

Stiffeners tab

Use the Stiffeners tab to define the stiffener properties and dimensions.

Parts


Part	Description
Stiffener 1, Stiffener 2	Thickness of the stiffener.


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.

Stiffener length



1	Define the distance between the stiffener edge and the gusset plate edge.
2	Define the length of stiffener.

Stiffener dimensions


	Description
1	Define the width of the stiffener.
2	Define the length of the stiffener base.
3	Define the length of the skew part of the stiffener.
4	Define the distance from the stiffener center line.
5	Define the vertical distance between the stiffener base and the skew part.

Chamfer type


Option	Description
	Default No chamfer AutoDefaults can change this option.
	No chamfer
	Line chamfer
	Convex arc chamfer
	Concave arc chamfer

Chamfer dimensions


	Description
1	Horizontal dimension of the chamfer.
2	Vertical dimension of the chamfer.

Brace bolts 1 / Brace bolts 2 / Brace bolts 3 tab

Use the Brace bolts 1, Brace bolts 2 and Brace bolts 3 tabs to control the bolts that connect the first, the second, and the subsequent braces to the gusset plate.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Number of bolts.
2	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.
3	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
4	Dimension for vertical bolt group position.
5	Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position.
6	Select the bolt type.

Vertical bolt position


Option	Description
	Bolt position from the L profile edge.
	Bolt position from the secondary part center line.

Bolt distance

Define the minimum distance from the connection plate bolts to the intersection point of the main part and brace center lines. If a brace is perpendicular to the main part, the distance is measured from the main part center line to the nearest bolts.


Option	Option	Option

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`

Cut length

Defines the depth at which Tekla Structures searches for the sections of the bolted parts. You can determine whether the bolt will go through one flange or two.

Slotted holes

You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.


Option	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of slotted hole.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
2	Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
Hole type	Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes.
Rotate Slots	When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes.
Slots in	Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question.

Staggering of bolts


Option	Description
	Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Not staggered
	Staggered type 1
	Staggered type 2
	Staggered type 3
	Staggered type 4

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