Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With component having discrete prestressing means – Beam – girder – or truss construction
Patent
1996-11-12
1998-10-27
Smith, Creighton
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With component having discrete prestressing means
Beam, girder, or truss construction
522231, 52645, E04C 508
Patent
active
058263845
ABSTRACT:
A modular truss system that is formed by connecting a plurality of linear and non-linear truss modules together. The truss system further including a tensional member that is adapted to create and maintain a biasing force that urges the individual truss modules against one another, which forms a more rigid system that has increased structural strength.
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Lucasey Manufacturing Company
Smith Creighton
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