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Direct linkTroyer, Steve; Griffis, Kurt; Shackelford, Ray – Tech Directions, 2005
In the field of construction, most structures are supported by several groups of truss systems working together synergistically. A "truss" is a group of centered and balanced elements combined to carry a common load (Warner, 2003). Trusses provide strength against loads and forces within a structure. Though a complex field of study, structural…
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