Gusset Plate

This section defines gusset plate connections for cross-frame members, including plate geometry and bolt arrangements.

Navigation: Superstructure > Connections > Gusset Plate

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Gusset Plate Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Set Connection Type

Click the three-dots icon on the Connection Type cell and select BOLTED.

Connection Type

An issue may appear after this step. This is normal and will be resolved when the bolt property is set in the next steps.

Quick Tip: Reading Issues

When encountering a warning in OpenBrIM, review your parameters for missing or incorrect values.

Issue Warning

Click on the warning to see details. The format is: Component Group > Component Name > Parameter Name.

Issue Details

Step 2: Assign Material

Click the three-dots icon on the Material cell and select A709_50W.

Material Selection

Material Applied

Quick Tip: Importing Materials

If no material is available:

1. Click the three-dots icon and select Import Material

Import Option

1. Select the material and click Import

Import Material

Step 3: Configure Bolt Settings

Navigate to the Bolt tab.

Bolt Tab

Click the three-dots icon on the Bolt Property cell and select BoltGusset.

Bolt Property

Step 4: Set Bolt Arrangement

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

Bolt Arrangement

Enter the following values:

Row	Bolt Row Count at Each Column
1	4
2	4

Bolt Count

Step 5: Set Bolt Spacing

Configure the bolt spacing parameters:

Parameter	Value
Vertical Dist. btw Bolt Center and Edge	Default
Horizontal Dist. btw Bolt Center and Edge	2.5 in
Spacing btw Rows	3 in
Spacing btw Columns	Default

Vertical Distance

Horizontal Distance

Row Spacing

Step 6: Configure Plate Geometry

Return to the Plate tab and set the plate parameters:

Parameter	Value
Name	GSK_TOP
Height	14 in
Width	16 in
Thickness	Default

Plate Name

Plate Height

Plate Width

Thickness

Display Settings

Verification

The completed gusset plate configuration is shown below.

Completed Plate Tab

Completed Bolt Tab

3D View

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

Gusset Plate