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TRUSSES 27 TRUSSES 1.0 INTRODUCTION Trusses are triangular frame works in which the members are subjected to essentially axial forces due to externally applied load. They may be plane trusses [Fig. 1(a)], wherein the external load and the members lie in the same plane or space trusses [Fig. 1(b)], in which members are oriented in three dimensions in space and loads may also act in any direction. Trusses are frequently used to span long lengths in the place of solid web girders and such trusses are also referred to as lattice girders. (a) Plane Truss (b) Space Truss Rafter (Plan) Bracings Longitudinal Vertical (Wall) Bracings Transverse Vertical (wall) Bracings (c) Bracings in (d) Bracings in Single (e) Truss Bridge Multi-storey Building Storey Buildings Fig. 1 Types of Trusses Steel members subjected to axial forces are generally more efficient than members in flexure since the cross section is nearly uniformly stressed. Trusses, consisting of essentially axially loaded members, thus are very efficient in resisting external loads. They are extensively used, especially to span large gaps. Since truss systems consume relatively less material and more labour to fabricate, compared to other systems, they are particularly suited in the Indian context. © Copyright reserved