Gusset+ T
Gusset+T connects a beam or a brace to another beam by welding a T profile to the end of the beam and bolting this profile to a shear plate gusset on the main part. The main part is typically an H or I profile, and the secondary part is typically a square or round hollow profile, though channels and other profiles can also be used.
Objects created
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Stiffener
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Gusset plate
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Cut T profile (brace connection)
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Built up T profile (brace connection)
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Welds
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Bolts
Use for
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Situation |
Description |
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T profile welded to beam and bolted to gusset plate on main part. |
Selection order
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Select the main part (beam).
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Select the secondary part (beam).
The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.
Part identification key
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Part |
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Gusset plate |
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Brace connection (T profile) |
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Stiffener |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to control the gap and gusset plate dimensions and the shape of the gusset plate.
Gap dimension
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Gap dimension. |
10 mm |
Gap dimension options
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Option |
Description |
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Default Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest corner of the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest corner of the gusset plate. |
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Gap between the face of the main part web and the nearest corner of the gusset plate. |
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Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest bolt. |
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Gap between the face of the main part web and the nearest bolt. |
Gusset plate shape
You can further modify the gusset plate shape by defining the dimensions on the Picture and the Gusset tab.
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Option |
Description |
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Default Regular trapezoidal gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Regular trapezoidal gusset plate. You can use all the gap and straight portion settings on the Gusset tab page to modify this gusset plate. If the gusset plate extends above the upper flange, or below the lower flange, use the extended gusset plate chamfer dimensions instead of the straight edge dimensions of the gusset plate flange. |
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Square corner on the upper side of the gusset plate. You can use all the gap options to modify this gusset plate. The lower flange straight edge can also be used. |
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Partial depth gusset plate. Define the height and straight edge explained in Gusset plate dimensions. If the gusset plate extends above the upper flange, use the extended gusset plate chamfer dimensions. |
Gusset plate dimensions
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Partial gusset plate height on the web. |
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2 |
Partial gusset plate straight edge. |
20 mm |
Gusset tab
Use the Gusset tab to control the position and dimensions of the gusset plate and stiffener creation.
Gusset and stiffener
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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Gusset |
Gusset plate thickness |
6 mm |
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Stiffener |
Stiffener thickness |
Gusset plate thickness |
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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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 . |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Gusset and stiffener dimensions
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Distance of the gusset plate/stiffener from the edge of the flange. |
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2 |
Gap between the upper flange and the gusset plate/stiffener. |
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3 |
Gap between the lower flange and the gusset plate/stiffener. |
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4 |
Gap between the web and the gusset plate/stiffener. |
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5 |
Straight portion of the gusset plate from the flange before it begins to slope to the brace. |
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6 |
Size of the gusset plate/stiffener chamfer. |
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Chamfer shape for the gusset plate/stiffener corners. |
Line chamfer |
Chamfer type and size
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Chamfer size for the gusset plate when the gusset plate extends above or below the main part flange. |
5 |
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2 |
Chamfer type for the extended gusset plate. |
Concave arc chamfer |
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Chamfer size for the square corner on the upper side of the gusset plate. |
20 |
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2 |
Chamfer type for the square corner. |
Concave arc chamfer |
Gusset position
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Option |
Description |
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Default Gusset plate above the Cut T profile. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Gusset plate above the Cut T profile. |
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Gusset plate below the Cut T profile. |
Stiffener creation
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Option |
Description |
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Default No stiffener. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Stiffener perpendicular to the main part. |
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Stiffener aligned with the gusset. |
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No stiffener. |
Brace connection tab
Use the Brace connection tab to define how the brace is connected to the gusset plate.
Profile properties
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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Cut T |
Cut T profile thickness, width and height by selecting the profile from the profile catalog. |
Gusset plate thickness |
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Flange |
Flange thickness for the Built up T profile. Note that you must first define the profile type to be Built up T. |
6 mm |
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Web |
Web thickness for the Built up T profile. Note that you must first define the profile type to be Built up T. |
6 mm |
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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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 . |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Brace connection profile
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Type of the T profile to be used in the brace connection. When you select Built up T, also define the gap between the gusset plate and the Built up T profile. |
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2 |
Gap between the gusset plate edge and the flange of the Built up T profile. |
10 mm |
Bolts tab
Use the Bolts tab to control the properties of bolts that connect the gusset plate to the T profile.
Bolt group dimensions
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Description |
Default |
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1 |
Minimum T profile extension for the top and bottom of the brace connection. |
10 mm |
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2 |
Bolt edge distance. |
40 mm |
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3 |
Number of bolts. |
2 |
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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. |
60 mm |
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5 |
Bolt edge distance. |
40 mm |
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6 |
Number of bolts. |
1 |
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7 |
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. |
60 mm |
Bolt basic properties
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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Bolt size |
Bolt diameter. |
Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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Bolt standard |
Bolt standard to be used inside the component. |
Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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Tolerance |
Gap between the bolt and the hole. |
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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 |
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Site/Workshop |
Location where the bolts should be attached. |
Site |
Slotted holes
You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Vertical dimension of slotted hole. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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Hole type |
Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes. |
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Rotate Slots |
When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes. |
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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 checkbox 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.
Main part welds / Cut T welds tabs
Use the Main part welds and the Cut T welds tabs to define the weld properties. You can select whether continuous, chain intermittent, or staggered intermittent weld shapes are used.
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General tab
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Design tab
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