1 2 use of trusses in single storey buildings 1 1 3 different shapes of trusses 4 1 4 aspects of truss design for roof structure 7 1 5 design of wind girders 9 2 introduction to detailed design 11 2 1 general requirements 11 2 2 description of the worked example 12 3 global analysis 15 3 1 general 15 3 2 modelling 15.
North light truss and lattice girder roof.
4 3 types of truss member sections.
4 aspects of truss design for roofs.
3 3 north light truss.
Have a wide set of lattice girders that include support trusses.
3 2 parallel chord trusses the parallel chord trusses are used to support.
It can be used for spans from 20 30m.
The short vertical side of the truss is glazed so that when the roof is used in the northern hemisphere the glazed portion faces north for the best light.
This roof consists of a series of trusses fixed to girders.
One of the oldest and economical methods of covering large areas is the north light.
A floor girder b warren truss d k type web c lattice girder e diamond type web the economical span lengths of the pitched roof trusses excluding the mansard trusses range from 6 m to 12 m.
In order to light up the space satisfactorily roof lighting has to replace or supplement side lighting provision must also be made for ventilation form the roof.
4 1 truss or i beam.
North light roof truss.
Rooflights in the slopes of symmetrical pitch roofs which are generally set in east and west facing slopes may cause discomfort through overheating in summers and disrupt.
Lattice girders connect between the main columns and intermediately to the main girder.
3 1 pratt truss n truss 3 2 warren truss.
This type of truss system is generally used where the floor spans exceeds 15m.
One of the oldest and economical methods of covering large areas is the north light and lattice girder.
Tubular steel monitor roof truss.
It is one of the oldest and economical methods of covering large areas is the north light and lattice girder.
The depth of the girder is about 1 8 th or 1 12 th of the span.
This roof consists of a series of trusses fixed to girders.
5 2 longitudinal wind.
5 1 transverse wind girder.
The monitor frame tubes are welded to the monitor girder these are roofed on the top surface and have patent glazing to the tiles.
North light truss is the oldest and most economical kind of truss.
These are found in industrial buildings drawing rooms and large spaces with a span of 20 30 meters.
5 design of wind girders.
The mansard trusses can be used in the span ranges of 12 m to 30 m.
One of the oldest and economical methods of covering large areas is the north light truss and lattice girders system.
4 4 types of connections.