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ភាសាខ្មែរA gusset plate has high durability and the ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures, so do you know what a gusset plate is? Let’s find out with Bao Tin Steel in this article. Previously, Bao Tin Steel asked a similar question.
Only when the steel structure construction brothers sent the drawings for processing did Bao Tin Steel know about it, brothers.
I think many brothers who are new to the profession will probably have the same questions as me.
So today, I decided to write an article to introduce this product line.
What is a gusset Plate?
The gusset plate is a square steel plate placed at the top of concrete piles. The main function of the gusset plate is to weld the pile heads together, helping to firmly fix the pile heads when pressed into the ground.
Gusset plates can be fastened to individual steel framing members using mechanical methods such as bolting or permanent joining methods such as welding. The gusset plate not only acts as a method of joining the steel together but also adds strength and support to each structural joint.
Common gusset Plate sizes today: 100x100x10, 150x150x10, 200x200x10, 300x300x10..etc.
Features of Gusset Plate
Gusset Plate has many advantages such as:
- High durability: The gusset plate has good bearing capacity and is not easy to bend or deform.
- Corrosion resistance: A gusset plate is galvanized or painted to prevent corrosion from the environment.
- High weight: Due to its large thickness and size, the gusset plate has high weight.
- Diverse applications: gusset plates can be used in many different fields.
Structure of gusset Plate
Gusset Plate is a type of steel made from an alloy of iron (Fe) and other elements such as carbon (C), manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), and some other elements in small proportions.
The common chemical composition of gusset Plate includes:
- Iron (Fe): over 98%
- Carbon (C): from 0.15 to 0.3%
- Manganese (Mn): from 0.6 to 0.9%
- Silicon (Si): from 0.15 to 0.3%
- Sulfur (S): below 0.05%
- Phosphorus (P): below 0.05%
Depending on the chemical composition, Gusset Plate steel can be classified into many different types such as low carbon steel, high carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, etc.
Types of steel grades produced and prices of Gusset Plate
At Bao Tin Steel, we often receive orders and prices according to steel grades produced according to JIS G3101 standard:
| STEEL GRADE | CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pull test | Bending test | ||||||||||||
| Yield strength (Mpa) | Tensile strength (Mpa) | Thickness T | Test sample | Elongation (%) | Bend angle | Bending radius | Test sample | ||||||
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | T ≤ 16 | ||||||||
| SS330 | – | – | – | ≤ 0.050 | ≤ 0.050 | ≥ 205 | 330÷430 | T ≤ 5 | Sample 5 | 26 min | 180 ◦ | 0.5 x T | Sample 1 |
| 5 < T ≤ 16 | Sample 1A | 21 min | |||||||||||
| SS400 | – | – | – | ≤ 0.050 | ≤ 0.050 | ≥ 245 | 400÷510 | T ≤ 5 | Sample 5 | 21 min | 1.5 x T | Sample 1 | |
| 5 < T ≤ 16 | Sample 1A | 17 min | |||||||||||
| SS490 | – | – | – | ≤ 0.050 | ≤ 0.050 | ≥ 385 | 490÷610 | T ≤ 5 | Sample 5 | 19 min | 2.0 x T | Sample 1 | |
| 5 < T ≤ 16 | Sample 1A | 15 min | |||||||||||
| SS540 | ≤ 0.30 | – | ≤ 1.60 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.040 | ≥ 400 | ≥ 540 | T ≤ 5 | Sample 5 | 16 min | 2.0 x T | Sample 1 | |
| 5 < T ≤ 16 | Sample 1A | 13 min | |||||||||||
The most popular types of gusset plate steel for construction
In the construction industry, many popular types of gusset Plates are widely used such as:
- Perforated gusset Plate: This type of steel has holes on the surface, often used for railings, fences, or decoration.
- Folded steel gusset Plate: Steel is folded into folds with fixed bending angles, commonly used in mechanics and construction.
- Galvanized gusset plate: Steel is galvanized to prevent corrosion, often used in humid environments.
SS400 gusset plate: Low carbon steel, easy to process, often used in basic construction. - Stainless steel gusset plate (SUS 304 and SUS 201): withstands the effects of humid, acidic, and alkaline environments.
- Iron gusset plate column foot: designed to make column feet, supporting construction works.
- Pile head gusset plate: used to cast pile heads in bridge and high-rise building construction.
- A sample gusset plate, on request: manufactured according to specific customer requirements, can have many different shapes (circle, triangle, oval, etc.), and special sizes.
Application of gusset plate steel
Here are some uses of gusset plate:
In construction
Steel gusset plate is used to connect the beam and column sections of the following structures:
- Prefabricated Houses
- Factory Construction
- Steel Structure Works
In concrete pile construction
The piles of the project are for convenience in transportation as well as construction. People will divide them into short sections, and when driving the piles, they will use bracket plates to connect them.
In the factories
A Gusset plate is used to fix industrial machines to the floor. Ensures stable operation of equipment during production.
Steel gusset plate specifications
Gusset plates usually have the following designs:
- Circle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Trapezoid
- Triangle
- non-perforated gusset plate: jointed by welds.
- Perforated gusset plate: jointed by bolts.
How to calculate the weight of a steel gusset plates
To calculate the mass of gusset plates, you can apply the following formula:
Steel plate weight (Kg)=TO(mm)×RA(mm)×D(mm)×7.85(g/cm3)
In there:
- T is the thickness of the steel plate (in mm).
- R is the width or gauge of the steel plate (in mm).
- D is the length of the steel plate (in mm).
- 7.85 is the density of the steel.
Hopefully, the above knowledge shared by Bao Tin Steel will be useful for you. And don’t forget, at Bao Tin, we provide the best price for plate processing service in Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh!
How to choose the right gusset plates for construction projects?
To choose the right gusset plate for your construction project, consider the following factors:
- Construction location: Determine the location of the gusset plates, such as the column foot, beam, or other load-bearing connections. This helps to choose the gusset plates with the appropriate size and shape.
- Construction Environment: Consider environmental conditions such as humidity, exposure to water, and other corrosive elements. This will influence the type of material you need to choose to ensure durability.
- Project design: Ensure the size, shape, and thickness of the gusset plates are compatible with the overall design of the project.
- Load-bearing requirements: Ensure that the gusset plate has good load-bearing capacity, suitable for the loads and forces acting on the structure.
- Material: Choose the right material such as cold rolled steel, stainless steel, or galvanized steel to ensure durability and rust resistance.
Carefully considering these factors will help you choose the optimal gusset plate for your project.
Bao Tin Steel – Prestigious and quality unit for processing gusset plates steel according to requirements
If you are looking for a reliable address to process gauge plate steel according to your requirements, Bao Tin Steel is the top choice for you. With many years of experience in this field, we are committed to bringing customers quality products, diverse in size, shape, and material.
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