1. The primary cause was the undersized gusset plates , at thick. 2. A KT gusset plate connects several members together through one gusset plate. 3. A KT gusset plate connects several members together through one gusset plate . 4. Most trusses use gusset plates to connect intersecting elements. 5. The gusset plate is bolted to the column and welded to the beam. 6. Following the gusset plates in their design, including the George Washington Memorial Bridge. 7. The copper and aluminum gusset plates also provide a more attractive finish for exposed structures. 8. The Blatnik Bridge was reduced to two lanes temporarily until the gusset plates could be strengthened. 9. However, on March 20, 2008, four gusset plates were found to be bent. 10. Common bearing type connections include : shear tabs, beam supports, gusset plates in trusses.
