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# 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**.
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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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Quick Tip: Reading Issues
When encountering a warning in OpenBrIM, review your parameters for missing or incorrect values.
Click on the warning to see details. The format is: **Component Group > Component Name > Parameter Name**.
### Step 2: Assign Material
Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Material** cell and select **A709\_50W**.
Quick Tip: Importing Materials
If no material is available:
1. Click the **three-dots icon** and select **Import Material**
2. Select the material and click **Import**
### Step 3: Configure Bolt Settings
Navigate to the **Bolt** tab.
Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Bolt Property** cell and select **BoltGusset**.
### Step 4: Set Bolt Arrangement
Click the **three-dots icon** on the **Bolt Arrangement** cell and select **Edit**.
Enter the following values:
| Row | Bolt Row Count at Each Column |
| --- | ----------------------------- |
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
### 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 |
### 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 |
## Verification
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The completed gusset plate configuration is shown below.
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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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