Gusset plate

Gusset plate
	Gusset plate used on the I-35W Mississippi River bridge, which collapsed in 2007
Material	steel, copper, or aluminum
Uses	Bridges, buildings, and other structures
Connection methods	Welding, bolts, or rivets
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Gusset plate is a plate for connecting beams and girders to columns. A gusset plate can be fastened to a permanent member either by bolts, rivets or welding or a combination of the three.^[1] They are used in bridges and buildings, as well as other structures.^[1]

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