How can one design a COLUMN SPLICE connection and GUSSET PLATE connection for connecting braces to columns or connecting truss members in a steel structure designed using ETABS OR is there any other alternative software.
As far as I know, no, connections are to be designed externally
Jason McKee proud R&D Manager of Cross Section Analysis & Design
Software for the structural design of cross sections
Moment Curvature Analysis
Interaction Diagrams
Reifnorcement Design etc.