Advanced Fabricated Building

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Advanced Fabricated Building Definition

A truss is a triangular system of interconnected structural elements that allows more structural support using less material by distributing the load. Trusses are commonly used in buildings and bridges. In buildings, trusses are used to support floors and roofs.

Figure 3.40 Diagram of a basic truss indicating the names of the different members.
Figure 3.41 Examples of commonly used trusses. Trusses are usually installed one after the other, at a fixed interval designed based on structural requirements.
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