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'.
Section: This parameter can be used to assign the gusset plate’s section. A section can either be assigned from a previously imported gusset plate or be imported.
Cross Frame Gusset Plate Sections database is created solely for this purpose.
One important thing here is that sections are previously defined for five categories, and although the shapes can be manipulated, choosing the correct category is vital in order for gusset plates to be generated at the intended locations.
Thickness: This parameter specifies the thickness of the gusset plate.
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
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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