STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
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I am designing very big double-pitched roof truss (6"per foot pitch, 20 feet deep at midspan, span length is 90'-0"). We can't build this in one piece. So we plan to build two trusses with 10'-0" deep each and splice them in the field. Does anyone have an idea how to check lateral stability of these trusses (lateral bracing requirements, "K" factor used to design compression member, etc.).
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RE: STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
And of course, you may search for the recommended Ks in the texts or codes.
RE: STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
The entire truss could then be lifted in place by crane (might require two cranes).
Be sure to check your truss for the lifting stresses.
RE: STABILITY ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
Do all parties involved and look at the entire project from design, fabrication, transporation and finally erection.