Creep Phenomenon of Composites in Simple Structures
Simplification Errors in the Classic Truss Model: Are They Still Tolerable in This Age of Microcomputers?
A New Method of Truss Analysis for Large Deformations and Snap-Through
An Interactive Graphical Strut-and-Tie Application
I.P.L. Space Trusses: Structural Performance and Analysis
The utilization of the fast working massively parallel computers in solving intense numerical problems, in the field of structural engineering left disappointed many of practical engineers....
Improving Dynamic Finite Element Models Using Test Data
A structural optimization based method was developed to improve the finite element model to achieve good agreement with the test results. The modal displacements at critical locations...
A Near-Term, Long-Duration, Lunar Outpost Design
The design of a long-term human outpost on the Moon will require shielding from not only solar proton and galactic cosmic radiation but also from micro-meteoroid and meteoroid strikes....
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...
Methods to Mitigate Thermally Induced Distortion
The purpose of this paper is to show the magnitude of bending on the Space Station Freedom Navigation Base as induced by thermal expansion and contraction over the operating range -45...
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...
Metal Truss Plates: Less than Full-Depth Penetration and Shear Buckling
This paper presents the results of two experimental studies on metal truss plates which are used to join members of wood trusses. The first study investigated the effect that less than...
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...
Phoenix Central Library: Reading Room Roof
This paper discusses the design and analysis of the cable truss roof over the fifth floor reading room of the new Phoenix Central Library. Forty pairs of diagonally oriented cable trusses...
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...
Design of Low Rise Dome for the University of Hawaii at Manoa
The 97.5m span dome covering the new multipurpose sports arena at the University of Hawaii in Manoa is a spherical, triangulated dome structure with a rise of 16.2m. In addition to the...
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...
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