Modern structural engineering focuses on innovative materials and complicated designs. However, some of the best and most reliable solutions to structural problems are not new; they are the innovations that have the most performance iterations and refinements. The N-Truss is a prime example of one of the most reliable structural studies, also known as the Pratt Truss.

The N-Truss can be seen in steel framed structures around most major cities throughout railroad bridges and large warehouses and industrial roofs. The N-Truss is comprised of top and bottom chords with a web of vertical and diagonal members and forms a repeating series of the letter "N" across its span.

Why the N-Truss is Popular Among Engineers

The robust geometry of the N-Truss determines the paths of loads. Obviously, the paths of loads are the most important component of a structures design and the N-Truss makes this clear.

The design of the N-Truss minimizes the bending stress of its components. This occurs because vertical loads travel from the top chord to the bottom chord and then to the supports without obstructing the paths of the loads.

The overall weight of the N-Truss is effectively reduced, thanks to the design's clarification of axial force division, particularly tension and compression. The reduction of the overall weight of the design is accomplished without the loss of the structures overall strength.

Prefabrication Friendly:

 The repetitive modular design of the N-Truss system makes it easy to produce off of the building site, allowing large sections of the building's framework to be delivered completely assembled, which greatly simplifies the work load of the builders on the construction site.

 More Than Just a Support System:

 The N-Truss is an advanced design system used by modern builders to create vast open spaces in a building's interior. Unlike traditional framework which builds sectioned spaces with the use of support columns, the N-Truss framework enables unobstructed supports.

 The N-Truss system further supports the modern builder by design, creating a sustainable building system. The design of the N-Truss system is highly efficient, wasting very little material. The modular design of the system allows the steel and timber components of the system to be incorporated with exactitude when and where needed.

 The Bottom Line:

 The N-Truss system is an advanced building design solution which considers the multiple demands placed on the modern builder, such as efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high adaptability. The N-Truss system integrates completely the use of structural design and allows builders the freedom to design and finish the building with a high degree of functionality.

The design of the N-Truss system builds structural support with a high degree of elegance that helps builds to meet time and cost demands. The modular design of the N-Truss system allows builders to create vast unobstructed spaces, allowing them to meet the demands of the modern builder.