" Gusset 2 Point " & " Weld Conn2 " connection design locks
A shared gusset for an HSS, pipe or tube vertical brace to a column can be designed for any " Pipe/tube end-fitting ." For a ' Welded ' end fitting, 0 or 1 or 2 holes are centered on the workline. The information presented here applies to both 2-point bracing (" Gusset 2 Point ") and 3-point bracing (not shown). The gusset plate can shop attach to the column per " Weld Conn2 " locks or, if the gusset is 2-point, " NS/FS Clip Conn2 " locks. |
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" Gusset 2 Point "
( gusset plate dimensions and location ) |
" Weld Conn2 "
(" Gusset to supporting member " = ' Welded ') |
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Connection design locks :
Locks not on the drawing are marked ( not depicted ). |
Gusset 2 Point
(HSS vertical brace, bolted or paddle or welded, to a column)
Shared gusset plate dimensions and location
Plate thickness ( not depicted ):
Left Brace [ member number ] (the lower brace is the left brace if the column is perfectly vertical)
Right Brace [member number] (the upper brace is the right brace if the column is perfectly vertical)
Refx ( refx right ):
Connection cut width:
Connection cut length:
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Weld Conn2
(HSS vertical braces, 2- or 3-point, to a column)
Shop weld, gusset plate to the supporting column
Weld size ( weld ):
" Weld Conn2 " locks are available when ' Welded ' is selected for " Gusset to supporting member " under the " Connection specifications " section on the Vertical Brace Review window.
" NS/FS Clip Conn2 " locks are available when ' Clip angle ' is selected for " Gusset to supporting member ."