Essays about: "truss"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 essays containing the word truss.

  1. 1. FE-modelling of glulam connection in a pre-tensioned glulam truss : Detailed Finite element modelling of the connection between primary beam and compression stud in a sub-tensioned glulam roof truss

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Edward Sebastian Swaretz; [2022]
    Keywords : Glulam; sub-tensioned roof truss; connection; instability; Abaqus Standard; Finite element method;

    Abstract : After the collapse of the roof structure in Tarfalahallen 2020, great attention has been focused on instability of sub-tensioned glulam roof trusses. Investigations were launched to find the reason for the collapse and the cause was instability in the roof truss that supported the roof. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lateral Stabilization of CLT Buildings - Modelling approaches

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Lina Holmqvist; Sanna Källman Gleisner; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an environmentally positive building material with high stiffness and load-bearing capacity. In combination with a low self-weight, CLT is a beneficial material to use for the load-bearing structure of high-rise buildings. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of load-bearing system in steel

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Simon Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : portal frame; truss pillar-system; Steel industrial buildings;

    Abstract : In single storey industrial buildings, the most common material used for the load-bearingsystem is steel. The load bearing system can be designed in different ways. The two mostcommon load-bearing systems of steel industrial buildings are portal frame and thetruss/pillar-system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Parallel City

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Joar Nordvall; [2022]
    Keywords : Valhallavägen; Democracy; Collaborative construction; Associations union; Small house; Truss; Public Space; City; Territorial Practice;

    Abstract : This thesis project is about an associations union and territorial practice through the lens of collaborative construction. The project started with reading a newspaper article about an associations union being evicted from Fältöversten Centrum. The union contains 53 clubs, associations, and interest groups. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards sustainable shipping: Recommendations for the telescopic mast design of a sailing cargo vessel

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

    Author : Lukas Blau; [2021]
    Keywords : Oceanbird; telescopic mast; conceptual design; sailing cargo vessel;

    Abstract : A comparative study is carried out to investigate the most promising route towardsthe lightweight construction of a retractable mast for a sailing cargo vessel.Four design families are developed and compared. The primary criteria forjudgment are the structural mass, strength, and stiffness in relation to a providedbenchmark design. READ MORE