Design of Steel Structure
Bearing stiffener in a plate girder is used to

prevent buckling of web
transfer the load from the top flange to the bottom one
prevent excessive deflection
decrease the effective depth of web

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Design of Steel Structure
In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate

Fully through fastenings
50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings
Fully by direct bearing

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