Flat Ceilings and Roofs Using Space Truss Solutions

The present thesis deals with different flat space frame structures. The objective is to find out the most cost-efficient structures, depending on the span and loading.

Author	René Spielmann
University	Dresden University of Technology and Economics, Germany, Department of Civil Engineering

In order to be able to determine the profitability and thus ultimately the costs with regard to the structure, it is first necessary to determine the respective surface weight. This is preceded by a structural analysis with the 3D framework program RSTAB by DLUBAL and the subsequent program-internal design using additional modules. The optimization of members in 5 areas of the space truss requires an iterative process between the calculation and the design due to the mostly highly static indeterminacy of the space truss structures.

"Finally, I would like to thank you once again for the good cooperation. I mean the free provision of RSTAB and prompt replies to my questions."

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