Master of Science / Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science / Kimberly W. Kramer / This report is designed to be a valuable tool for any engineer who has had proper
instruction in load paths and knowledge of structural steel design but is not familiar with truss
systems and has never designed a long-span steel truss. In other words, for someone who knows
the math and concepts but not the means, methods, and practical limitations of truss design. By
applying their knowledge of engineering concepts and some good judgment with the information
in this report they will be able to design an efficient truss.
The type of truss considered has a span of 100’ to 200’, is parallel chord, one-way,
simply spanned, and constructed of steel. The trusses are evaluated for typically gravity loading
and analyzed in two dimensions. Aspects from analysis, layout, fabrication, erection, and
transportation are investigated to find ideal methods of design and practical limitations for this
type of truss. Once this information is learned it can be to be applied to an individual truss on an
individual basis.
Engineers need to realize that even though a truss could be designed with the most
efficient use of steel it may not be the most economic solution. One must also realize too many
variables are present to form rules or equations to always yield the perfect truss. Only by
coupling proper design and analysis with knowledge of fabrication and erection will one be able
to design an efficient truss.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:KSU/oai:krex.k-state.edu:2097/1139 |
| Date | January 1900 |
| Creators | Schmits, Brice |
| Publisher | Kansas State University |
| Source Sets | K-State Research Exchange |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Report |
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