# Gusset Plate

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

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**Navigation:** Superstructure > Connections > Gusset Plate

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Gusset Plate Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-i-girder-bridge-workflow/superstructure-sig/connections-sig/gusset-plate-sig).
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## Steps

### Step 1: Set Connection Type

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

![Connection Type](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-120432.png?api=v2)

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An issue may appear after this step. This is normal and will be resolved when the bolt property is set in the next steps.
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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Reading Issues</summary>

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

![Issue Warning](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230919-115446.png?api=v2)

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

![Issue Details](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230921-115943.png?api=v2)

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### Step 2: Assign Material

Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Material** cell and select **A709\_50W**.

![Material Selection](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-120908.png?api=v2)

![Material Applied](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-121203.png?api=v2)

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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Importing Materials</summary>

If no material is available:

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

![Import Option](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/73852957-2149-426f-ac5d-cfd7e01231b3?api=v2)

2. Select the material and click **Import**

![Import Material](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230921-091952.png?api=v2)

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### Step 3: Configure Bolt Settings

Navigate to the **Bolt** tab.

![Bolt Tab](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-121447.png?api=v2)

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

![Bolt Property](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-121620.png?api=v2)

### Step 4: Set Bolt Arrangement

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

![Bolt Arrangement](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-122002.png?api=v2)

Enter the following values:

| Row | Bolt Row Count at Each Column |
| --- | ----------------------------- |
| 1   | 4                             |
| 2   | 4                             |

![Bolt Count](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-122310.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-122614.png?api=v2)

![Horizontal Distance](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-122722.png?api=v2)

![Row Spacing](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123047.png?api=v2)

### 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](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123315.png?api=v2)

![Plate Height](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123433.png?api=v2)

![Plate Width](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123522.png?api=v2)

![Thickness](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123645.png?api=v2)

![Display Settings](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-123702.png?api=v2)

## Verification

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The completed gusset plate configuration is shown below.
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![Completed Plate Tab](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-134127.png?api=v2)

![Completed Bolt Tab](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20231005-134151.png?api=v2)

![3D View](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2267873281/image-20250117-123814.png?api=v2)

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