topic Re: Issue adding gusset plates to back of column in Revit Structure Forum

Issue adding gusset plates to back of column

wr.marshall — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:50:53 GMT

I'm trying to add gusset plates to the back of a column to connect some EQ L's in X orientation

when I try use a connection method I get a message " Non-linear elements not supported"

If I try add manual gusset I can't seem to get the bolts

Above image shows approximate location from side where gusset required to connect bracing of EQ L

Above image shows holes, this could be 1, 2, 3,... holes with single or double columns of holes as required

Above image shows the validation of the requirement for bracing to be mid column as there a beam below that will have a railing element on it., and thus to avoid clashing the bracing has to be mid column. G3 and G4 will be approximate 50mm above the beam as there will be flooring of about 40mm resting on beam.

Please advise solution to resolve

Re: Issue adding gusset plates to back of column

wr.marshall — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:03:00 GMT

Figured out how to perform action required.

What confused me was watching a tutorial on YT showed to add gusset plate family, which for some reason you cannot bolt to (added idea here: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/create-bolted-connection-on-inserted-gusset-family-steel/idi-p/13888455)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo6sccBlkCw

Solution to use plate on plane required

Better to use these tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRB9Azn7BS0 (By Balkan Architect, all his videos on Revit very helpful on various subjects)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CpRiYO9iPs

Updating Media

Re: Issue adding gusset plates to back of column

wr.marshall — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:06:48 GMT

See pic