Structural steel members are welded together. This usually only applies to regular-weight steel members.
Welded connection of steel brace to gusset plate, New Zealand (A. Charleson)
Welded steel brace connection, USA (S. Brzev)
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Structural steel members are welded together. This usually only applies to regular-weight steel members.
Welded connection of steel brace to gusset plate, New Zealand (A. Charleson)
Welded steel brace connection, USA (S. Brzev)