The Gusset Plate Assembly Connection node (the GussetPlateAsmConn sheet in the StructAssemblyConnections.xls workbook) defines the gusset plate assembly connections that you can place using the Place Assembly Connection Command in the Structure task.
These assembly connections connect a vertical or horizontal brace to a beam or a vertical brace to a column using a gusset plate.
Name
Specifies the name of the assembly connection. This is the name that appears in the interface when you are placing the assembly connection.
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the gusset plate.
Length
Specifies the length of the gusset plate. This is dimension A in the figure.
Width
Specifies the width of the gusset plate. This is dimension B in the figure.
Overlap Length
Specifies the distance the vertical or horizontal brace overlaps the gusset plate. This is dimension C in the figure.
Cut Length
Specifies the length of the chamfer cut.
Cut Width
Specifies the width of the chamfer cut.
Squared End
Specifies whether or not the end of the vertical or horizontal brace is squared off.
Clearance
Specifies the minimum clearance distance between the end of the vertical or horizontal brace and the supporting beam or column. Dimension D in the figure.
Category
Enter the plate category code for the plate. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the StructCustomPlatePartType sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Type
Enter the plate type code for the plate. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the StructCustomPlatePartType sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material
Defines the gusset plate material type. The value that you enter here should match a value in the MaterialType column on the Material sheet in the AllCommon.xls workbook.
Grade
Defines the gusset plate grade. The value that you enter here should match a value in the MaterialGrade column on the Material sheet in the AllCommon.xls workbook.
Definition
Specifies the gusset plate assembly connection definition macro.