Hello Purav

That method is essentially the same as the method I outlined, by placing two gusset plate very close together. The Dennis Moss book on page 189 Figure 3-64 lower left picture gives justification for this approach.

However, we shall give consideration to your good suggestion for a future revision to PV Elite
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Ray Delaforce
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