Creep Phenomenon of Composites in Simple Structures
Simplification Errors in the Classic Truss Model: Are They Still Tolerable in This Age of Microcomputers?
An Interactive Graphical Strut-and-Tie Application
A New Method of Truss Analysis for Large Deformations and Snap-Through
Conceptual Design and Characteristics of A Dual-Arm Cam-Lock Manipulator
Recent developments in the area of smart structures indicate that variable geometry/stiffness truss network is of fundamental importance in designing smart transformable structures and...
Erectable Truss Hardware for Large Space Structures
The KATLOK connector is a truss structure connector that was designed to be compatible with manual assembly by an astronaut in an extra-vehicular activity (EVA) suit, telerobotic assembly...
Load Duration Effects in an 85-Year-Old Timber Structure
Duration of load (DOL) effects are assessed in 85-year-old heavy timber trusses using five common DOL models. These models are based on the idea of static damage accumulation. Material...
3-D Dynamic Analysis of the Brent-Spence Through-Truss Bridge
A three dimensional finite element model is developed for the free vibration analysis of main bridge. The model was calibrated by comparing the free vibration analysis results with ambient...
Design and Field Performance of a Metal-Plate-Connected Wood Truss Bridge
This paper describes an on-going study on the design and performance attributes of an experimental wood-truss bridge. This is believed to be the first roadway bridge application of metal-plate-connected...
Space Frame Solution for the Design of Large Pyramid Structures
This paper presents the engineering design methodology, structural analysis, system detailing, and installation procedures for a large span space frame structure currently under construction...
Design of Half-Through or Pony Truss Bridges Using Square or Rectangular Hollow Structural Sections
The initial part of this paper will outline some of the research, testing, and investigation which has been done on half-through truss bridges. This research is primarily concerned with...
Response of Truss Structures Subjected to Dynamic Loads During Member Failure
The paper presents a method for and results from an investigation of the response of a truss structure during the chain reaction of its member failure while subjected to external static...
Structural Tests on the Suspen-Dome System
The 'suspen-dome' system, which the authors have developed, consists of a single-layer truss dome and a cable structure. The present paper deals with the results of structural tests conducted...
Analysis and Design of a Double Layer Barrel Vault with a Large Span
The roof of coal storage in JiaXin Power Station is a double-layer barrel vault. This roof covers span of 103.5 M and a longitudinal span of 88.0 M. The height of this space truss is 3.5...
Structural Integrity of Space Trusses
Space trusses of the double layer grid configuration can experience rapid propagation of failure in the ultimate load condition and thus are potentially vulnerable to progressive collapse...
Large Deformation Analysis of Lattice Truss Structures Including Hysteretic Material Behavior
A methodology is presented to analyze lattice truss structures including both material and geometric nonlinearities. Modeled member material behavior modes include: buckling, yielding,...
Collapse Behavior of Double-Layer Space Truss Grids with Member Buckling
The results of collapse tests of over twenty space truss grids with elastic buckling of members are reviewed. The space truss grids include three types, that is, square-on-square, square-on-diagonal...
Design and Construction of the Cable-Stayed Wooden Space Truss Roof
The thinning must be enforced for healthy development of an artificial forest. The most effective use of thinning lumber is construct of the space truss structure. This election systems...
Structural Analysis for Structural Design
This paper presents a simple extension to conventional structural analysis that serves to provide additional information that is of significant use to the structural design process. Specifically,...
Nonlinear Analysis and Experimental Validation of a Stiffening Truss Chord of the Golden Gate Bridge
Finite element analyses of a stiffening truss chord of the Golden Gate Bridge were conducted by the authors as part of a comprehensive seismic retrofit project conducted by T. Y. Lin International...
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