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Constant-force gable truss

Last modified on 26.09.2013

Category: Design by forces

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The form of the truss is found graphically by specifying a constant force in the top chord. The design is based on the dominant load case, a uniformly distributed load. Move the handles in the form diagram to explore different configurations of the truss. Move the handle in the force diagram to change the magnitude of the constant force.