A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler
A small piece of mail, providing some protection where two plates of armor are joined, usually at the elbows, under the shoulders, and behind the knees
a plate serving to connect or unite the elements of a member or the members of a structure and to hold them in correct alignment or position at a joint A plate may function either as a gusset and splice plate or as a gusset and stay plate See also stay plate
A flat wood, plywood or similar type member used to provide a connection at intersection of wood members Most commonly used at joints of wood trusses They are fastened by nails, screws, bolts or adhesives
A flat wood, plywood, or similar type member used to provide a connection at intersection of wood members Most commonly used at joints of wood trusses They are fastened by nails, screws, bolts, or adhesives
A flat strap or plate made of metal or wood commonly attached at the connection of roof trusses or rafters or foundation area beams and posts Gussets will help limit the framing’s ability to laterally rack in the event of high winds
Gussets can be found on the bottom or sides of a bag, and refers to a fold back into the bag They give the bags more depth as opposed to just a flat bag