Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters
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| Paper/Presentation Title | Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters |
|---|---|
| Presentation Type | Paper |
| Authors | Omar, T. (Author), Van Erp, G. (Author), Aravinthan, T. (Author) and Key, P. (Author) |
| Editors | Rabboo, Fathi Abd and Fathelbab, Fahmy |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 6th Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (AICSGE 6) |
| Journal Citation | 2, pp. MS1-MS12 |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Place of Publication | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Conference/Event | AICSGE 6: 6th Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering |
| Event Details | AICSGE 6: 6th Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Event Date 15 to end of 17 Apr 2007 Event Location Alexandria, Egypt |
| Abstract | Trusses are one of the successful structural forms that have been utilised, at extended scale, since the nineteen century. Fibre composite materials are relatively new to civil engineering applications. The increased interest in using composites in civil applications can be attributed to advantages when compared to other construction materials that offset their associated costs. Using conventional approaches for truss systems in composite materials can undermine their efficiency. This is mainly due to concentration of stresses at connections which usually govern the truss design. The Military Modular Shelter System (M2S2) initiative is a research project that aims to develop a fibre composite re-deployable arched shelter system with rigid PVC or fabric cladding. The main frames are formed from modular fibre composite panels that are connected and stressed into position by prestressing cables. Different geometries can be obtained using this system by changing the number of panels per frame and the packer sizes between panels. This paper presents the development and testing of innovative fibre composite truss modules that were investigated as part of this project. The truss system is based on using multi-pultrusion sections for the chord and vertical members. Truss bracing is provided by a double skin laminated web. This structure offers many advantages including semi-ductile failure that occurred outside the joint area and ease of manufacturing. In spite of being developed for the M2S2 system, the concept is similarly applicable as a general purpose truss system. |
| Keywords | shelters; fibre composites; deployable; hanger; truss |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
| 400505. Construction materials | |
| 401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
| Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
| Byline Affiliations | Fibre Composites Design and Development |
| Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites | |
| Kencana Starch Asia Pacific, Malaysia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y773/innovative-all-composite-multi-pultrusion-truss-system-for-stressed-arch-deployable-shelters
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