In all cases, (T) – Tensile force; (C) – Compressive force

Structural Design of Roof Trusses to Eurocode 3

All structural steel employed in the design has the following
properties;
fy (Yield strength) 275N/mm2
fu (ultimate tensile strength 430N/mm2

3.4 Design of diagonal Members (considering maximum effects)

LOAD CASE 1: DEAD LOAD + IMPOSED LOAD only

Fu = γGjGk + γQkQk
Ultimate design force (NEd) = 1.35Gk + 1.5Qk #REF! compressive
LOAD CASE 2: DEAD LOAD + IMPOSED LOAD + WIND LOAD
acting simultaneously
Partial factor for permanent actions (DK)
Partial factor for leading variable actions (Wk)
Therefore ultimate design force in the member = Fu = γGjGk + #REF! compressive
γWkWk = Gk + 1.5Wk.
LOAD CASE 3: DEAD LOAD + WIND LOAD acting
simultaneously
Partial factor for permanent actions (DK)
Partial factor for leading variable actions (Wk)
Therefore ultimate design force in the member = Fu = γGjGk + #REF! tensile
γWkWk = Gk + 1.5Wk.
With a maximum length of 2163mm, a little consideration will
show that UA 50 X 50 X 6 will satisfy all the necessary limit
state requirements.
CHECK FOR DEFLECTION
Employing UA 50 X 50 X 6 in all members of the roof truss;
the deflection due to unfactored imposed load calculated
using STAADPRO V8i software is 1.028mm
Allowable deflection for roofs (Table 4.1 ENV 1993-1-1:1992) =
L/250 = 72
1.028mm < 28.8mm. Therefore deflection is ok
4 Conclusion
The analysis and design for the section members have been
successfully carried as shown in the calculations above.
Whenever the wind load effect is greater than the live load
effect, one should always watch out for possible reversal of
stresses during load combinations. The design has shown that
the provision of UA 50 X 50 X 6 for the entire roof truss will
be adequate.