Dynamics and Structural Analysis (ARCH ... -...
44
Dynamics and Structural Analysis (ARCH 206) Overwiev :Structures
Transcript of Dynamics and Structural Analysis (ARCH ... -...
“I study nature to discover its deeper structure. We cannot copy directly nature into architecture, but we learn from the principles, the way nature builds from a small unit to create successes that look variable.” Cecil Balmond
Why do we use trusses
- Long span
- Lightweight
- Reduced deflection (compared to plain members)
- Opportunity to support considerable loads.
ic.sunysb.edu
.
A Southern Pacific Railroad bridge, the Iron Horse Regional Trail in Contra Costa county California
Marte-Marte-Architects-Alfenzbreucke
The load is carried to the banks by the reinforced concrete truss system the passover has a clearspan with its major load bearing support on the river banks