Just wondering what support types you guys use when modeling roof trusses? I've been using fixed/roller when solving by hand, but is there a more realistic, or accepted method when using software to model?
Thanks so much for the help.
Writing this from phone. Please excuse mistakes....
When analyzing a truss what loads are considered concurrently? I thought that I had read for analysis of roof loads we don't have to consider them concurrent, but I can't find hard reference in any codes (or I'm just not looking in right...
Any of you out there use the Engissol 2D Frame Truss analysis software package? Seems reasonably priced for the 2D package.
Was thinking about using it for some truss analysis. More specifically I was looking to use iot for the Attic Trusses, and other truss configurations that are a bit more...
Do any of you ever perform Design & Build Septic systems?
I have the opportunity to partner with a small construction company to start expanding some septic design builds.
Just wondering if any of you have self performed the construction and design in the past?
Thanks
Just got done analyzing a metal plate connected truss. By the grade of lumber used (S-P-F 1650f 1.5E) the member combined stresses are very low (around .3-.4) with my assumed loads (around 60psf total). I don't have a good way to analyze the metal plates. Ideas? I can't imagine they would...
Hello All,
I have analyzed a fink truss (2x4 TC, 2x4 BC, 1x6 Webs (nailed) & plywood Gusset) that has had some substantial foam encased HVAC duct work hung from it. I am analyzing it to see if there might be a way that I can get some additional capacity out of it, but it appears that with my...
Some of you may have read my previous threads on truss design and analysis...
I am still a bit stumped on actually deterring the strength of the plates on a metal plate connected truss, but can any of you shed some light on what is typically the failure point? I ran an analysis on the lumber...
Analyzing an existing wood truss (metal plate)
Hello All,
I am trying to determine the best method to analyze an existing metal connected wood truss to determine if there is any additional capacity left for rooftop installations. Are there any publications out there outline this analysis...
Hello All,
I am looking to work on the side part-time and I was wondering if anybody had a link to the law that states what amounts of professional liability insurance engineers in NY need to carry?
Thank you in advance.
