Gusset Plate [EX1-SIG]

After clicking on 'Superstructure> Connections> Gusset Plate' in the navigation treeview, follow the steps to define the Gusset Plate. You can use the collapsed documentation page below for more information on the explanations of each parameter.

Gusset Plate

Gusset Plate [SIG]

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Click the three-dots icon on the Connection Type cell, and then set BOLTED.

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As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the bolt property is set in the next step.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues

When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.

When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).

After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.

The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names Flange Bolt Property and Web Bolt Property.

4

Click the three-dots icon on the Material cell, and then set A709_50W.

If you have reached this stage and you don't have a material to select, and if you want to use the Import Button, you can refer to the Quick Tip.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to import materials If there is no material to be set, follow the steps below: - Click the three dots on the cell and select Import Material. - In the opened window, choose the material. - Click the Import button.

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Go to the Bolt category.

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Click the three-dots icon on the Bolt Property cell, and then set BoltGusset.

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Click three-dots icon on Bolt Arrangement cell and Edit.

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Please enter the following values sequentially:
1^st row - Bolt Row Count at Each Column : 4
2^nd row - Bolt Row Count at Each Column : 4

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Keep the Vertical Dist. btw Bolt Center and Edge as default.

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Enter the Horizontal Dist. btw Bolt Center and Edge as 2.5.

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Enter the Spacing btw Rows as 3.

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Keep the Spacing btw Columns as default.

14

Return to the Plate category and set name as GSK_TOP.

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Enter the Height as 14.

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Enter the Width as 16.

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Keep the Thickness and Display Settings as default.

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To model all the gusset plate, copy the data below and paste the parameters into the first cell in OpenBrIM spreadsheet. Refer to the quick tip for an easy guide on how to perform the copy operation. After completing the copy, proceed to the next step to verify the model.

Quick Tip: Learn how to Copy inputs to OpenBrIM Copy the desired data with the automatic copy button in the upper left corner. Click on the first cell in and use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste. If icon won’t appear, collapse page tree menu by clicking on arrow or using shortcut “[”. While pasting large data, it would be handy to turn of Auto-refresh .

Gusset Plate

Plate

GSK_TOP	BOLTED	Rectangular	A709_50W	14.0000	16.0000	1.0000	N/A	N/A
GSK_BOTTOM	BOLTED	Rectangular	A709_50W	22.5000	17.5000	1.0000	N/A	N/A
GSK_CENTER	WELDED	N/A	A709_50W	20.0000	25.0000	1.0000	N/A	N/A
GSX_TOP	BOLTED	Rectangular	A709_50W	20.0000	20.0000	1.0000	N/A	N/A
GSX_BOTTOM	BOLTED	Rectangular	A709_50W	20.0000	20.0000	1.0000	N/A	N/A
GSX_CENTER	WELDED	N/A	A709_50W	12.0000	17.0000	1.0000	N/A	N/A

Bolt

GSK_TOP	BoltGusset	[4,4]	3.0000	2.5000	3.0000	2.0000
GSK_BOTTOM	BoltGusset	[6,6]	3.0000	2.5000	3.0000	2.0000
GSK_CENTER	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
GSX_TOP	BoltGusset	[6,6]	3.0000	2.5000	3.0000	2.0000
GSX_BOTTOM	BoltGusset	[6,6]	3.0000	2.5000	3.0000	2.0000
GSX_CENTER	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.