Steel Truss Structure

Types of Steel Trusses
By Shape & Design

By Connection Method

• Bolted Trusses – Easy assembly, common in prefab structures.
• Welded Trusses – Higher strength, used in heavy-duty applications.
• Pin-Jointed Trusses – Allows rotation (common in bridges).

Key Components of a Steel Truss

• Top Chord – Compressive force-bearing member.
• Bottom Chord – Tensile force-bearing member.
• Web Members – Diagonals & verticals distributing loads.
• Gusset Plates – Connect members at joints (bolted/welded).
• Bracing – Lateral stability (cross-bracing or knee bracing).

Advantages of Steel Trusses

• Long Spans (30–100m+) – No intermediate columns needed.
• Lightweight – Uses less steel than solid beams.
• Prefabrication – Faster on-site assembly.
• Design Flexibility – Curved, arched, or flat profiles possible.
• Cost-Effective – Optimizes material usage.

Common Applications

• Roofing – Stadiums, airports, warehouses.
• Bridges – Pedestrian, highway, and railway bridges.
• Industrial – Crane runways, transmission towers.
• Event Spaces – Exhibition halls, concert stages.