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The use of wood is widespread in rural constructions, and the truss systems stand out among its various applications. This specific system has several typologies and requires a thorough study to ...

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Far from being something new, it may surprise you to learn that component construction has been around for thousands of years. For example, the ancient Celtic people utilized components to build ...

Abstract: A new method called vectorized structure approach (VSA) is proposed for truss layout optimization, which allows effective changes to the truss structure by iteratively adding or removing ...

MANS Lumber & Home, Trenton, Mi., a leading supplier of quality lumber and building materials serving southeastern Michigan, has purchased Michigan Timber & Truss, a highly regarded manufacturer of ...

ABSTRACT: This paper presents a study of minimizing weight by optimizing different truss parts using finite element analysis and comparing Warren trusses with other trusses. The aim of the ...