Welded gusset (10)

Tekla Structures
2023
Tekla Structures

Welded gusset (10)

Welded gusset (10) connects 1 to 10 braces to a beam or column using a gusset plate that is welded to the web or flange of the beam or column. Braces are welded to the gusset plate.

Objects created

  • Gusset plate

  • Seal plates (hollow braces)

  • Stiffeners

  • Welds

  • Cuts

Use for

Situation Description

Brace profile: T

Gusset plate is welded to the column flange. Braces are welded to the gusset plate.

Brace profile: T

Gusset plate is welded to the column web. Braces are welded to the gusset plate.

Before you start

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

Selection order

  1. Select the main part (beam or column).

  2. Select the secondary part (first brace).

  3. Select the second secondary part (second brace).

  4. Select the subsequent secondary parts (subsequent braces).

  5. Click the middle mouse button to create the component.

Part identification key

Description

1

Gusset plate

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.

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 brace length on the gusset plate.

5

Define the distance between the braces.

6

Define the distance between the main part and the brace.

Gusset tab

Use the Gusset tab to define the gusset plate properties.

Gusset plate

Part Description
Gusset Thickness, width and height of the gusset 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.

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

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.

Description

1

Distance between the gusset 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.

4

Vertical dimension of the chamfer.

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.

Brace conn tab

Use the Brace conn tab to define the seal plate, brace notch and slot properties.

Seal plate

Part Description

Seal plate

Thickness of the seal 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.

Brace notch

Option Description

Select whether the brace is notched.

  1. Vertical notch dimension.

  2. Horizontal notch dimension.

  3. Notch angle.

Define the plate distance from the brace outer edge.

Stiffeners tab

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

Stiffeners

Part Description

Stiffener 1, Stiffener 2

Define the stiffener thickness.

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

Distance between the stiffener edge and the gusset plate edge.

2

Length of the stiffener.

Stiffener dimensions

1

Width of the stiffener.

2

Length of the stiffener base.

3

Length of the skew part of the stiffener.

4

Distance from the stiffener center line.

5

Vertical distance between the stiffener base and the skew part.

General tab

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General tab

Design tab

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Design tab

Analysis tab

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Analysis tab

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