A structural reinforcement piece placed at the intersection of two structural members, usually at a right angle. It increases the load-bearing capacity of the joint by distributing stress over a larger area and preventing the members from flexing or tearing apart. They are standard elements in truss bridges, heavy equipment frames, and piping supports.
Heard on the job
The FEA shows high stress concentration at the corner, so add a quarter-inch triangular gusset to stiffen it.
Also heard as
- gusset plate