Truss Type Selection & Configuration
Truss Type Selection & Configuration
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Hello,
This might be a basic question but can anyone tell if there are any guidelines/thumbrules or basic concepts involved in the selection of truss type.
I mean to ask the orientation of inclined members, spacing & type of truss.
For Example if I had a Cantilever space 2 level truss, is there any guideline related to the orientation of inclined members & spacing.
In my case the depth is fixed.
Iam looking for some information or theoretical concept..
Thanks
This might be a basic question but can anyone tell if there are any guidelines/thumbrules or basic concepts involved in the selection of truss type.
I mean to ask the orientation of inclined members, spacing & type of truss.
For Example if I had a Cantilever space 2 level truss, is there any guideline related to the orientation of inclined members & spacing.
In my case the depth is fixed.
Iam looking for some information or theoretical concept..
Thanks






RE: Truss Type Selection & Configuration
RE: Truss Type Selection & Configuration
Iam assuming that in the above case the right half (free end) diagonal members to be inclined towards centre(right to left orientation) and left half (fixed end side) diagonal members incline towards centre (left to right orientation).
Do I need to mirror image for the second level.
Hope Iam using the right terminology..
Thanks
RE: Truss Type Selection & Configuration
The middle chord doesn't contribute very much to the strength of the truss.
BA