There are many different truss patterns in real life - each has its own purpose. In this post, we'll explore some of the common configurations one may encounter.
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Common Truss Patterns

There are a lot of possible arrangements of a truss's members and joints. Below are some common truss patterns you might see out there in the real world - all of which are proven effective to carry all sorts of loads; hence, one can adopt these patterns as basis for modelling their structure.

Again, this is just a sample of the many possible patterns you might find out there. Some possible derivates can be form from these types. The best pattern will depend on what you're trying to accomplish.

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Created On
June 5, 2023
Updated On
February 23, 2024
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Edgar Christian Dirige
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