Analysis of Vierendeel Trusses

Young, Dana

doi:10.1061/taceat.0004901

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“…The results of the evolution of the best trusses, as shown in Figure 10, are in accordance with the optimization evolutions found in the literature [34,35]. The results of the evolution of the best trusses, as shown in Figure accordance with the optimization evolutions found in the literature [34,35].…”

Section: Structural Optimization Of Cpis Trussessupporting

confidence: 87%

“…Results for optimization, showing the values of various performance targets for every variation in truss shape. The results of the evolution of the best trusses, as shown in Figure 10, are in accordance with the optimization evolutions found in the literature [34,35]. The results of the evolution of the best trusses, as shown in Figure 10, are in accordance with the optimization evolutions found in the literature [34,35].…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Here, every member bears the mantle of the frame releases at both termini, artfully alleviating the burden of the bending moments. Yet, in the unique tapestry of the Vierendeel truss, a paradigm shift emerges [35][36][37]. Its very essence, a requirement for kinematic stability, necessitates an inherent rigidity at the juncture of the top chord members and diagonals.…”

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confidence: 99%

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