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... 146 CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This research project primarily consisted of the experimental testing of 12 full-scale gusset plate connections.
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... 147 assume this limit is adopted. If not adopted by AASHTO, some -factors may have to be reduced for design.
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... 148 research showed that the load determined to cause a partial shear plane to yield was also a much better predictor of buckling.
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... 149 15. The consideration of section loss in gusset plates in determining resistance was evaluated as part of this research.
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... 150 19. According to national policy, Load Factor Ratings (LFR)
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... 151 SUGGESTED RESEARCH 1. Additional research is needed to establish the ideal target reliability index for trusses and gusset plates.

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