Vierendeel truss
Vierendeel truss
(OP)
Hy guys!
I have a question about how to determine the bending moment and shear force in a Vierendeel truss. I have read all the posts about this subject but didn't found a clear answer.
This is the kind of truss I want to analyze:
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8...
Can you post a worked example with values?
I know that the first step is to determine the bending moment and the shear force considering the truss a normal beam (one line). I need to determine the values in specific parts of the truss.
Thank you.
I have a question about how to determine the bending moment and shear force in a Vierendeel truss. I have read all the posts about this subject but didn't found a clear answer.
This is the kind of truss I want to analyze:
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8...
Can you post a worked example with values?
I know that the first step is to determine the bending moment and the shear force considering the truss a normal beam (one line). I need to determine the values in specific parts of the truss.
Thank you.





RE: Vierendeel truss
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Vierendeel truss
I need let's say a calculus on paper. I know that you must start with the determination of the bending moment and shear force taking that truss as a single bar. From there you can determine the efforts in the truss elements (bottom, top and vertical elements).
I need a worked example, if you know something posted on the web or if someone can post on this website I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks.
RE: Vierendeel truss
Keep in mind for these trusses, both top and bottom chords need to be braced.
I've done lots of them in aluminum (architectural requirements!). Analyzing as deep beam compares reasonably with RISA analysis (not perfectly, but reasonably close).
RE: Vierendeel truss