Abstract
After earthquakes, repair and replacement of structural elements is time consuming and expensive. This new truss system contains several diagonal elements designed to absorb seismic energy and yield at prescribed levels. Standard moment frame design requires 100% visual inspection and ultrasonic testing which is eliminated when using the Tru-Frame system. Since all Tru-Frame connections are single pass fillet welds and tension control bolts, they can be visually inspected any time after completion without need for additional testing. This allows subsequent trades to start their work sooner.
Fact Sheet ID Number
CV08003
Sub-Area
Steel Technologies
Keywords
steel truss, earthquake, structural element, truss system, construction
DOI
10.5703/1288284315799
Date of this Version
1-1-2007
Recommended Citation
ECT Team, Purdue, "TRU-FRAME Steel Truss" (2007). ECT Fact Sheets. Paper 90.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284315799