ClarkDietrich · Gusset Plates
MEP Gusset Plate
Quote requiredFor use with 15mil to 97 mil framing members
The MEP Gusset Plate is designed to provide strength and stiffness to framing members that are modified or field cut at the job site with oversized cutouts on the web of the member. The two-piece design allows the plate to be attached after MEP components have been installed. Restores structural integrity of steel framing with field modified openings.
- Material
- Specifications
- Thickness
- 16ga (54 mil), 0.0566" Design thickness, 0.0538" Min. thickness
- Material
- Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
- Coating
- G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
- Packaging
- 25 Sets (A & B)
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Product Data & Ordering Information
2 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.Codes are what ClarkDietrich publishes as available, not a promise of local stock — tell the desk the connection you have and we'll confirm what's on a shelf. A code with no sheet of its own can be generated from ClarkDietrich SubmittalPro ↗.
Product Highlights
- For use with 15mil to 97 mil framing members
- Not for use when flange is cut out.
- Product Dimensions
- MEP3 = 3-1/2" x 8" assembled
- MEP6 = 5-3/4" x 8" assembled
Installation
InstallationInstalling the ClarkDietrich MEP Gusset Plate in accordance with the following guidelines will return the stud member to its original flexural strength, shear strength, and stiffness. The dimensions of the field cut hole shall be no greater than 3” wide by 3” tall for 6” framing members and 2” wide by 3” tall for 3-5/8” members.Field cut holes shall be made with a plasma cutter or saw. Torch-cut holes are not permitted.The steel around the hole shall not be damaged or distorted.A total of (12) #10-16 screws shall be used at each hole repair location.This product cannot be used when framing member’s flange is notched.Can be installed as close as 2-1/2" from an existing knockout (15mil-54mil framing only). For 68mil-97 mil, minimum stud web hole spacing shall be maintained for compliance with AISI S100, S220 & S240 standards.The axial capacity and web crippling capacity of the stud member shall be considered separately. It is the responsibility of the design professional to verify that the capacity meets the requirements of the intended application. Labor savingTake less time to install when compared to traditional methods
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- MEP Gusset Plate Catalog PageCatalog page
- AISI S220-20Code report
- AISI S240-20Code report
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
5 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
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