Parameterization of Maxwell - Cremona Diagram for Determining Forces in Elements of a Scissors Truss
Journal: Structural Mechanics of Engineering Constructions and Buildings (Vol.20, No. 2)Publication Date: 2024-05-22
Authors : Vladimir Repin; Anastasia Lukina; Artem Strekalkin;
Page : 97-108
Keywords : construction; design; buildings; Maxwell - Cremona diagrams; truss;
Abstract
An analysis of changing patterns of the values of member forces in a scissors truss, depending on the position of connections of its lower chords to the upper chords, is performed. Exploring effective truss structure designs in terms of balanced combination of maximum strength and minimum weight is a sustainable approach to a more rational use of building materials and the development of green construction. This determines the relevance of this area of research. The analysis of configurations of the truss under study was performed using the parameterized Maxwell - Cremona diagram. Such diagram is a visually informative tool in presenting the calculation results and it fully reflects the relationship between the member forces and the parameters of the structure. The research process was performed using the MS Excel spreadsheet editor. This eventually developed into a software tool for finding effective scissors truss designs, which has full potential for further improvement and development. Thus, the functionality of the tool can be easily expanded to designing scissors trusses made of various structural materials, as well as with various crosssectional shapes of its elements. The proposed approach to the calculation of such structures can serve as a basis for parameterization of trusses with other types of web.
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