Section 3 Trusses

301. Scantling

The scantling of pillars composing trusses is to complying with the requirements of Sec 2.

302. Diagonals

1. The angle of diagonal is to be of about 45° the horizontal line.

2. The sectional area of diagonal is not to be less than 50 % of the value obtained from the formula specified in Ch 8, 301.

Fig 6.1 Measurement of Å, Ẅ, Ŷ for pillar, and longitudinal and transverse girder

Ch 6

Ch 7