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Gusset

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007017

A plate or bracket, typically triangular, used to reinforce a corner or angle in a structural frame or joint. This component adds rigidity and strength by distributing stress over a larger area, preventing deformation or failure. Gussets are widely used in steel structures, timber framing, and sheet metal fabrication.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-007017
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Verstrebung; Spanish: cartela; French: gousset
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007017",
  "term": "Gusset",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A plate or bracket, typically triangular, used to reinforce a corner or angle in a structural frame or joint. This component adds rigidity and strength by distributing stress over a larger area, preventing deformation or failure. Gussets are widely used in steel structures, timber framing, and sheet metal fabrication.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verstrebung",
    "es": "cartela",
    "fr": "gousset"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gusset/"
}

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