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<strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Designers</strong>' <strong>Manual</strong> - 6th Edition (2003)<br />

Fig. 1.5 A range of structural forms<br />

service requirements, has encouraged the use of lattice trusses for the roof structure.<br />

They are used both in the simple forms with fixed column bases and as portal<br />

frames with moment-resisting connections between the tops of the columns for<br />

long-span structures such as aircraft hangars, exhibition halls and enclosed sports<br />

facilities.<br />

1.2.4 Resistance to sway forces<br />

Anatomy of structure 7<br />

Most of the common forms provide resistance to sidesway forces in the plane of the<br />

frame. It is essential also to provide resistance to out-of-plane forces; these are<br />

usually transmitted to the foundations with a combination of horizontal and vertical<br />

girders. The horizontal girder in the plane of the roof can be of two forms<br />

as shown in Fig. 1.6. Type (a) is formed from members, often tubes, capable of<br />

carrying tension or compression. One of the benefits is in the erection stage as the<br />

braced bay can be erected first and lined and levelled to provide a square and safe<br />

springboard for the erection of the remainder.

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