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    Angle truss connections

    First pic attached shows the toe plate (option a) which is not recommended and the full gusset (b), which is the recommended option. Second sketch of heavier girder connection details attached to this post...
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    Angle truss connections

    I have a few questions regarding the fabrication of single angle welded steel trusses that I hope members can help with, offer some advice or comment from past experience: 1. The South African Institute of Steel Construction Greenbook (structural steel connections) suggests that when fabricating...
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    Beams joining at an angle

    Good day all I've got a question which is a bit difficult to formulate and hopefully isn't stupid, but here goes... If I have two beams that join at an angle in plan, can I transfer moment between them where they join? Say for example I have two beams each supporting a floor load that join at...

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