Arch Trusses?

hello crazy engineer!! cn u guys guide me to do this..i just finish my last sem exam and get this job...im got no experience at all in this field TT...this is just to crazy for me...
im supposed to check if this truss is safe...ive attached its picture..

width of arc = 129'
rise=7'(for now)
supporting column height = 9m
top chord = 5" black pipe , btm chord = 5" black pipe (grade A)
member inside = 2" black pipe (grade B)
support = pin-pin (my assumption)

loading > roof material+purlin ( 2kn/m2)
> wind loading = nil (no idea)

i am really gratefull if u guys cn help me on this...>.<

Replies

  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    this is the full picture of the structure
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Is there any soft ware available with you or you are expected to do it manually?
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    hmm im nt provided with software....bt i tried to download some such as
    (10 day left trial)staadpro...and sap2000 17 (cracked bt i need to change date on my pc 1st b4 i cn use it)

    i also tried to do it manually...bt i just dnt knw how to do this..
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Hmm...... then its a bit tidious
    Preliminary you can start of for gravity loads.
    calculate UDL and moments assuming one side pinned other side roller
    calculate forces by method of joints
    wind loads you need to refer corresponding code
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    what do you mean by gravity load?weight from roof material+purlin+arch selfweight?
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    yes........
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    sorry for the incovenience T.T

    actually i am also confused by the shape of the curved member...if im using the method of joints am i going to used the curved one or assume it is straight?
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    For the given joint I think you can assume it to be straight. Discuss it with the one whom you need to submit. Each one has their own way of thinking.
    By the way which company and where are you working out this for?
    I believe instead of discussing it here, better do it with your senior face to face.
    Just getting an idea here is more than enough.....what say?
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    what I can say that this is the 1st analysis of this company...handed to 1st timer....has no seniors at workplace...ive jump from one forum to another seeking for hlp ^^....ok i proceed with the loading and method and joint 1st...thx
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    OOPS!!!!
    Then you are probably the new businessman and owner of the company.......
    Where is this happening?
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    u are teasing me ri8?=-= im from malaysia..
    sriusly..im jz a one bad employee...
  • Sumukh Madgaonkar
    Sumukh Madgaonkar
    No my dear friend dont loose faith.
    I was just joking.
    Anyways please let me know if you need any more help.....
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    ๐Ÿ‘ ok thx...Ill try my best
  • Ramani Aswath
    Ramani Aswath
    Will this help?
  • Pilix1992
    Pilix1992
    A.V.Ramani
    Will this help?
    I already read that before, still cnt do it...>.< btw thx....
  • Stanley Shum
    Stanley Shum
    is it a trussed arch or a space trussed arch. the arch will create a horizontal force at each end of the support. therefore u need to provide a horizontal tie at the supports. u u don't want to provide horizontal ties, then the posts have to be designed at cantilever beam column with the horizontal forces transfer to the foundation by means of a transfer footing or piles.

    for design purpose, sap2000 will be the job.
    for a trussed arch, watch the following clip,
    for a space trussed arch, watch the following clip,

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