Double Inverted Truss

A double inverted truss is two inverted trusses which join at the peak which has the advantage of being able to span distances of up to 24m.

Double inverted truss.

Double inverted trusses are used with four bearings and create a steep angled interior ceiling pitch for the. Wheel directions of the road vehicles a similar effect like with a trapezium handlebar can be reached also through an ecksteife mounting of the wheel carrier on a longitudinal handlebar how on the spherical double transverse handlebar suspension in image. Inverted truss requires two bearing supports and is often used to build a double inverted truss with vaulted ceiling. The inverted truss is actually a howe truss turned upside down.

Therefore a system was developed consisting of a horizontal double cross section connected to two vertical elements struts with steel cables anchored at the ends to transverse steel dowels as illustrated in fig. Double inverted lengths 50 to 80 three piece raised center bay lengths 50 to 100 three piece long span field connected spans 60 to 80 typical flat parallel chord trusses stepdown hip h ip g rde california hip double cantilever with parapets flat truss with cantilever pratt configuration top chord bearing flat truss pratt. This type can offer the interior space additional natural light and a vaulted ceiling in part of the space. Polynesian truss has a dual pitch top chord where the slope significantly increases from the heel to the peak.

Trussweight kips 150ft heavy loaded double angle truss howe warren inverted warren pratt.