The gusset plate has no impact on the finite element model and is only used 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'.
Geometry [Rectangular/Chamfered]: Two types of geometry can be selected: one is 'Rectangular' and the other is 'Chamfered.' Select 'Chamfered' to chamfer the exterior corner of the plate. This parameter can only be specified if the connection type is defined with the option 'Bolted'; otherwise, it will be marked as not applicable (N/A).
Material: This parameter can be used to assign a material to the gusset plate. Materials can be selected from previously defined options under Properties- Materials or imported as needed.
Height: This parameter specifies the height of the gusset plate.
Width: This parameter specifies the width of the gusset plate.
Thickness: This parameter specifies the thickness of the gusset plate.
Chamfer Height: If the geometry definition is set to ‘Chamfered,’ the Chamfer Height can be specified; otherwise, this column will not be active.
Chamfer Width: If the geometry definition is set to ‘Chamfered,’ the Chamfer Width can be specified; otherwise, this column will not be active.
Bolt
Bolt Property: Should be set to a previously defined 'Bolt Property' under Properties.
Bolt Arrangement: It is an input in the form of a list. Each element of the list represents how many bolts there are per column.
Vertical Distance between Bolt Center and Edge: For a visual representation of this parameter, please refer to the figure below.
Horizontal Distance between Bolt Center and Edge: For a visual representation of this parameter, please refer to the figure below.
Spacing between Rows: For a visual representation of this parameter, please refer to the figure below.
Spacing between Columns: For a visual representation of this parameter, please refer to the figure below.
Display Settings
Circular Smoothness: The 3D model of the bolts can be adjusted with this parameter. Higher Circular Smoothness will result in a more circular visualization of the bolts.
Show Bolts [YES/NO]: If this parameter is set to 'NO,' the bolts will not be displayed. Otherwise, the bolts will be shown within the model.However, enabling this option increases the triangulation number, leading to slower performance. To reduce compile time, disabling the detailing option can be helpful.
Gusset plates defined in this section will be further used in the gusset plate definitions of the Cross Frames.
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