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Inputs

Girder: Choose the two girders that are connected by the lateral bracing.

Left Girder Station: By aligning the direction with the PGL, users can determine the station for bracing on the left girder.

Right Girder Station: By aligning the direction with the PGL, users can determine the station for bracing on the right girder.

Section: A section for lateral bracing can be assigned. The data associated with this parameter will directly affect the Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Finite Element Model (FEM), and the 3D model.

Lateral Bracing Offset from Girder Web Center: For visual representation of lateral bracing offset from girder web center, refer to the figure below.

Left Web Longitudinal Offset: For visual representation of left web longitudinal offset , refer to the figure below.

Right Web Longitudinal Offset: For visual representation of right web longitudinal offset , refer to the figure below.

Orientation Angle[0/90/180/270]: Specify an angle for the bracing to rotate around its longitudinal axis.

Vert. Offset from Top of Web [Top Flange/Bottom Flange]: The lateral bracing can be generated at the location of the top flange, at the location of the bottom flange, or at a location determined by this parameter from the top flange.This parameter can be specified to determine the location of lateral bracing in the Z direction.

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Gusset Plate

The parameters related to the gusset plates of the bracings can be defined in this section. The parameters listed below are used for 3D representation. While gusset plates do not have a finite element model (FEM) and do not provide additional stiffness to the elements, they can still be applied as weight loads and used for code checks, depending on user-defined settings and specifications.

To view the 3D model of the gusset plates, make sure the DETAILING button is enabled (located on the middle sidebar at the top of the screen).

Plate Thickness:

# of Bolts (Long.):

# of Bolts (Trans.):

Bolt Spacing (Long.):

Bolt Spacing (Trans.):

Bolt Spacing @ Center (Long.):

Bolt Edge Distance (Long.):

Bolt Edge Distance (Trans.):

Gusset Plate Bolt Property:

Plate Distance Outside Flange (Trans.):

Corner Champer:

Show Bolts (Detailing)[YES/NO]:

Plate Material:

FEA

Connection [Top node of web/Bottom node of web]:

Axial Rigidity Coefficient:

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