The Corner Gusset Assembly Connection node (the CornerGussetAsmConn sheet in the StructAssemblyConnections.xls workbook) defines the corner gusset assembly connections that you can place using the Place Assembly Connection command in the Structure.
These assembly connections connect a vertical brace to a column and a beam using a gusset plate. The vertical brace must be in the same plane as the column and beam, and the angle between the column and the beam must be greater than the angle between the vertical brace and the column.
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 B in the figure.
Width
Specifies the width of the gusset plate. This is dimension A in the figure.
Overlap Length
Specifies the distance the vertical brace overlaps the gusset plate. This is dimension C in the figure.
Clearance Primary
Specifies the clearance distance between the gusset plate and the column. This is dimension E 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 brace is squared off.
Clearance
Specifies the minimum distance between the vertical brace and the beam or the column, whichever one is closer. This is dimension D in the figure.
Category
Enter the plate category code for the base 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 base 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 corner gusset assembly connection definition macro.