Gusset plates does not directly affect The gusset plate has no impact on the finite element model and is only used only for design and 3D visualization purposes. However, if you apply ‘Stiffener/Gusset Plate Load' in the 'Girder Construction’ object, the weight of the gusset plate will act as a point load on the girder during the construction stage.
The gusset plates defined here will be set in the gusset plate tab of the Cross Frames.
Plate
Connection Type [BOLTED/WELDED]: There are two connection types. One is 'BOLTED' and the other is 'WELDED'.
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