Steel Structures

  1. Truss Systems
    1. Truss Types and Configurations
      1. Roof Trusses
        1. Pratt Truss
          1. Warren Truss
            1. Howe Truss
              1. Fink Truss
              2. Bridge Trusses
                1. Through Trusses
                  1. Deck Trusses
                    1. Pony Trusses
                    2. Special Trusses
                      1. Space Trusses
                        1. Vierendeel Trusses
                      2. Truss Analysis Methods
                        1. Method of Joints
                          1. Joint Equilibrium
                            1. Solution Procedures
                            2. Method of Sections
                              1. Section Cuts
                                1. Moment Equilibrium
                                2. Zero-Force Members
                                  1. Identification Methods
                                    1. Structural Significance
                                    2. Computer Analysis
                                    3. Design of Truss Members
                                      1. Tension Member Design
                                        1. Section Selection
                                          1. Connection Design
                                          2. Compression Member Design
                                            1. Buckling Length
                                              1. Slenderness Considerations
                                              2. Combined Force Members
                                                1. Chord Members
                                                  1. Web Members
                                                2. Truss Connections
                                                  1. Gusset Plate Connections
                                                    1. Force Distribution
                                                      1. Gusset Plate Design
                                                      2. Bolted Truss Connections
                                                        1. Connection Layout
                                                          1. Bolt Pattern Design
                                                          2. Welded Truss Connections
                                                            1. Weld Size Determination
                                                              1. Connection Details
                                                            2. Special Considerations
                                                              1. Lateral Bracing of Trusses
                                                                1. Truss Deflection
                                                                  1. Vibration Control
                                                                    1. Fatigue in Trusses

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