Essays about: "truss nodes"

Found 3 essays containing the words truss nodes.

1. 1. Complex Stress States In Structural Birch Plywood : An experimental study on the behaviour of birch plywood in structural applications

   University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

   Author : Patrik Hedlund; Pontus Persson; [2021]
   Keywords : large-span-structures; trusses; truss nodes; timber connections; engineered wood products; birch plywood; glued connections; dowelled connections; gusset plates;

   Abstract : For structural engineers, the two most important design criteria are utility andsafety. It is about making sure that a structural component is reliable enough not toendanger any of a building's users, while at the same time being as sustainable andefficiently designed as possible. READ MORE

3. 2. Global analysis of a tubed structural system for an inclined slender tall building

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : LYDIA FOTEINI MARANTOU; PAULINA CHOJNICKA; [2017]
   Keywords : inclined tall building; Tubed Mega Frame; truss system; diagrid; concrete; composite; P-delta;

   Abstract : Building engineering is called upon to keep up with the pace and challenges of modern design, which aims not only to build higher and greener, but also to fulfill the demands of the growing population and simple human curiosity. The main purpose of this study was to examine the global behavior of a slender and inclined (V-shaped) 300 m high rise building with different structural systems applied. READ MORE

4. 3. Modelling of strengthened connections for large span truss structures

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

   Author : Peter Kobel; [2011]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Because of its large ratio between strength and weight timber is a material very suitable for large span structures. For large spans of more than about 30 m, usually truss structures are adopted. READ MORE