Trusses
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Technique: Trusses
| Reusability | Reversible |
|---|---|
| Designers: | Phil and RJ Jergenson, Timothy Schmidt |
| Tools: | Wrenches |
| Parts: | Frames, Nuts, Bolts, End caps |
| Techniques: | Bolting, Triangles |
Introduction
A truss consists of frames connected at joints. Trusses are typically composed of triangles because of the structural stability of that shape and design.
Challenges
A triangle is the simplest geometric figure that will not change shape when the lengths of the sides are fixed. In comparison, both the angles and the lengths of a four-sided figure must be fixed for it to retain its shape.
Approaches
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Simple truss
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Truss with spacers or stacked washers
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Truss with tri joints
- 2, 3, 4, 5 wide for similar function as 2040, 2060, 2080, 20100 extrusions. bolted across in an alternating diamond pattern for widths > 3 and bolt-length of 3.
