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Connection Designs11/22/2021 The Team met with Professional Services Specialist, Mr. Joseph Zanetti, at the TCNJ machine shop to discuss the ideas and materials for the connections of the bridge. Three types of connections were discussed and designed. The first type of connection will be utilized to connected the stringer members. These connections are attached to the vertical members in the shape of an I. Two bolts are featured on both sides of the flange that connect the vertical member to the stringer members. This connection will have a total of 8 bolts. The second type of connection is for the stringer cross bracing. This will be located at the contact point between the top and bottom parts of the stringer. This connection will have a total of 2 bolts that feed through 2 gusset plates vertically. The third connection type is a simple L bracket used for the lateral bracing. This will have a welded bolt already in place for ease of assembly. The members will be slid on through the top and fastened with a nut. All connections are made of A36 Steel gusset plates and high strength grade 8 bolts.
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