gusset plate
- noun
- /ˈɡʌsɪt pleɪt/
- Specialized
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placa de refuerzo
- The engineer designed a new gusset plate for the bridge.
Examples
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Many bridges use gusset plates to connect beams and columns for added strength.
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The engineer recommended installing a gusset plate at each joint to improve the bridge's stability.
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After inspection, they found a crack in the gusset plate supporting the roof truss.
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Many gusset plates are used in modern construction.
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The engineer designed the bridge using gusset plates to enhance the stability of the beams.
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To ensure the structure's longevity, they added gusset plates to reinforce the joints between the columns.
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During construction, workers installed gusset plates to secure the framework and prevent movement.
Synonyms
A metal plate used at a joint to join beams and make a structure stronger
How Reinforcing
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'gusset' denotes a reinforcing/joining element and 'plate' denotes a flat sheet, so 'gusset plate' straightforwardly means a plate used as a gusset to strengthen or connect members. Although technical, the meaning follows ordinary English compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the sense.
Etymology
The noun gusset plate comes from a simple image: a gusset is a small triangular piece once used in clothing to strengthen a seam, and a plate is a flat piece of metal. So a gusset plate is a flat metal 'patch' placed at a joint to 'make the joint stronger' and hold beams or parts together.