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On Structural Redundancy in Space Trusses
Static redundancy does not ensure structural redundancy in cases where the collapse mechanism involves instability. Structural redundancy is defined here as the ability of the structure to sustain its design load with the loss of one or more critical elements. The parametric investigations on a square on square double-layer grid presented here, suggests that the loss of one critical member from this type of structure typically entails a loss of 20% to 30% of load carrying capacity. To allow for structural redundancy, as well as for loss of carrying capacity due to the effect of imperfections, it is recommended to reduce compression members' buckling (or allowable) stress by a corresponding value or, alternatively, to perform a suitable analysis.
On Structural Redundancy in Space Trusses
Static redundancy does not ensure structural redundancy in cases where the collapse mechanism involves instability. Structural redundancy is defined here as the ability of the structure to sustain its design load with the loss of one or more critical elements. The parametric investigations on a square on square double-layer grid presented here, suggests that the loss of one critical member from this type of structure typically entails a loss of 20% to 30% of load carrying capacity. To allow for structural redundancy, as well as for loss of carrying capacity due to the effect of imperfections, it is recommended to reduce compression members' buckling (or allowable) stress by a corresponding value or, alternatively, to perform a suitable analysis.
On Structural Redundancy in Space Trusses
Hanaor, Ariel (author) / Ong, An-Fu (author)
International Journal of Space Structures ; 3 ; 237-241
1988-12-01
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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