Checking forces in critical members of Truss as per IS

Case of symmetrical axially loaded strut / rafter / tie members

other than single angle loaded through one leg

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Checking compression as

Effective Area of
Sl No. Member Section length (KL r min cross- fy fcc λ
) section

(metre) (mm) (mm2) (N/mm2) (N/mm2)

1 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
2 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
3 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
4 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
5 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
6 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
7 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
8 Rafter SHS 92x92x4.5 1.68 18.66 1130 250 243.521 1.013
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Checking compression as per 7.1.2 of IS 800 : 2007

Design
Imperfection
Stress Design Factored design tensile Factored design
factor ( α )
φ reduction fcd compressive compression in strength tension in
[see the table
factor ( χ ) strength member due to member
below]
yielding

(N/mm2) ( kN ) ( kN ) ( kN ) ( kN )
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
0.21 1.098 0.657 149.32 168.73 125 256.82 180
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Case of single angle loaded through one leg with weld or

minimum 2 bolts (connection at the end fixed)

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Width of legs of angle

Radius of
Centre to Area of
Thickness gyration
Sl No. Member Section of Angle centre b1 b2 cross-
of leg (t) about minor
length (L ) section
axis (rvv)

(metre) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm2)

1 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500

2 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
3 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
4 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
5 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
6 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
7 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
8 Strut 80x80x10 2 80 80 10 15.5 1500
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Stress Design
Yield stress
fy λvv λφ λe φ reduction fcd compressive
ratio (ε)
factor ( χ ) strength

(N/mm2) (N/mm2) ( kN )

250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54

250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
250 1 1.452 0.09 1.049 1.258 0.512 116.36 174.54
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Adequacy in Adequacy
compression in strength tension in
compression in tension
member due to member
yielding

( kN ) ( kN ) ( kN )

170 340.91 200 Safe Safe

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