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Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

RE: Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

I believe that you could go with whichever of the two gives you the highest capacity.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

I'd certainly have a tough time arguing against either of them.

RE: Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

(OP)
Thanks kootk.
However, I am new to this type of examples. I will see end result.
But can we ignore staggered rivets and consider it as if uniform for time saving and conservative approach. Just a thought. What do you think?

RE: Whitmore section of Gusset plate for staggered rivets

I'd need to know more about the failure mode that you plan to check and how you plan to go about it before commenting bridge16.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

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