Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
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Why is it that we never see any documents describing how a gusset plate reacts/responds when we have a, let,s say, 4"x4" opening to clear the anchor bolts which are aligned with the vertical brace gusset plate? (A situation I really hate, but, it is what it is...)
I've been checking the net whitmore section for tension and compression, depending on the situation. However, have never found any documents confirming that my reasoning would be correct or not.
I've been checking the net whitmore section for tension and compression, depending on the situation. However, have never found any documents confirming that my reasoning would be correct or not.






RE: Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
RE: Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
a hole i think would have little effect on the strength of the gusset, a notch would make it almost ineffective.
RE: Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
RE: Anchor Bolt Access Hole in Gusset plate
As I mentionned, it is not really a notch, but a 4"x4" opening located in the working line of the brace. Thus the reason I take the opening into accont when I verify the whitmore section capacity in compression (buckling). It has occured a couple of times to have to reinforce around the opening to prevent the buckling of the gusset plate.