BEHAVIOUR OF STEEL STAGGERED TRUSS SYSTEM UNDER SEISMIC LOADING

Staggered truss system is a prospective steel structure system for multi - story and high - rise buildings. The staggered truss framing system arose from the use of system design techniques to improve efficiency in building construction. Staggered truss systems have proved to be effective in integrating the structural and mechanical requirements. In addition, cost reductions arising from reduced steel tonnage and reduced building volume may be achieved from the use of these framing methods.