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

Stiffener
Gusset plate
Cut T profile (brace connection)
Built up T profile (brace connection)
Welds
Bolts

Use for


Situation	Description
	T profile welded to beam and bolted to gusset plate on main part.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam).
Select the secondary part (beam).

The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.

Part identification key


	Part
1	Gusset plate
2	Brace connection (T profile)
3	Stiffener

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to control the gap and gusset plate dimensions and the shape of the gusset plate.

Gap dimension


	Description	Default
1	Gap dimension.	`10 mm`

Gap dimension options


Option	Description
	Default Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest corner of the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest corner of the gusset plate.
	Gap between the face of the main part web and the nearest corner of the gusset plate.
	Gap between the edge of the main part flange and the nearest bolt.
	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.


Option	Description
	Default Regular trapezoidal gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	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.
	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.
	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


	Description	Default
1	Partial gusset plate height on the web.
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


Option	Description	Default
Gusset	Gusset plate thickness	`6 mm`
Stiffener	Stiffener thickness	`Gusset plate 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.

Gusset and stiffener dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Distance of the gusset plate/stiffener from the edge of the flange.
2	Gap between the upper flange and the gusset plate/stiffener.
3	Gap between the lower flange and the gusset plate/stiffener.
4	Gap between the web and the gusset plate/stiffener.
5	Straight portion of the gusset plate from the flange before it begins to slope to the brace.
6	Size of the gusset plate/stiffener chamfer.
7	Chamfer shape for the gusset plate/stiffener corners.	Line chamfer

Chamfer type and size


	Description	Default
1	Chamfer size for the gusset plate when the gusset plate extends above or below the main part flange.	`5`
2	Chamfer type for the extended gusset plate.	Concave arc chamfer


	Description	Default
1	Chamfer size for the square corner on the upper side of the gusset plate.	`20`
2	Chamfer type for the square corner.	Concave arc chamfer

Gusset position


Option	Description
	Default Gusset plate above the Cut T profile. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Gusset plate above the Cut T profile.
	Gusset plate below the Cut T profile.

Stiffener creation


Option	Description
	Default No stiffener. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Stiffener perpendicular to the main part.
	Stiffener aligned with the gusset.
	No stiffener.

Brace connection tab

Use the Brace connection tab to define how the brace is connected to the gusset plate.

Profile properties


Option	Description	Default
Cut T	Cut T profile thickness, width and height by selecting the profile from the profile catalog.	`Gusset plate thickness`
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`
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`


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 connection profile


	Description	Default
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.
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


	Description	Default
1	Minimum T profile extension for the top and bottom of the brace connection.	`10 mm`
2	Bolt edge distance.	`40 mm`
3	Number of bolts.	`2`
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`
5	Bolt edge distance.	`40 mm`
6	Number of bolts.	`1`
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


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`
Site/Workshop	Location where the bolts should be attached.	`Site`

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 or tapped holes. No hole does not create 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.