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Observations of Light-Gauge Metal Roof Trusses
On a recent project, the authors investigated a commercial structure roof that was fabricated using a Light Gauge Metal Truss (LGMT) system and was experiencing distress shortly after construction. An investigation into the cause of the reported distress revealed extensive construction-related damage to the LGMT system supporting the roof. The subsequent necessary analysis of the as-built LGMT system also identified design-related deficiencies that required repairs. This paper focuses on the authors’ observations and challenges during the project and offers considerations that engineers can use when evaluating the practicality of LGMT on certain projects.
Observations of Light-Gauge Metal Roof Trusses
On a recent project, the authors investigated a commercial structure roof that was fabricated using a Light Gauge Metal Truss (LGMT) system and was experiencing distress shortly after construction. An investigation into the cause of the reported distress revealed extensive construction-related damage to the LGMT system supporting the roof. The subsequent necessary analysis of the as-built LGMT system also identified design-related deficiencies that required repairs. This paper focuses on the authors’ observations and challenges during the project and offers considerations that engineers can use when evaluating the practicality of LGMT on certain projects.
Observations of Light-Gauge Metal Roof Trusses
Lipinski, Bartosz (author) / Conroy, Kevin (author) / Guedelhoefer, Otto C. (author)
Structures Congress 2015 ; 2015 ; Portland, Oregon
Structures Congress 2015 ; 2208-2217
2015-04-17
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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