Abstract This paper includes three sections. Truss structures have been widely applied in bridges and buildings due to their light weight, reasonable load-bearing, high material utilization rate. For truss serving as load-bearing carriers, structural strength should be guaranteed, moreover, economic performance considered. First, the finite element theory was introduced, computer-aided simulati...

In this paper EXCEL Visual Basic application spreadsheet has used in analyzing and designing truss elements. was developed to draw analyzes different type of elements for tension compression forces. The members were tested under dead, imposed, wind load. Members capacity provided according BS 5950. Different joints connection designed recommended support internal joints.

The goal of this thesis is the development of theoretical methods targeting the implementation of topology optimization in structural engineering applications. In civil engineering applications, structures are typically assemblies of many standardized components, such as bars, where the largest gains in efficiency can be made during the preliminary design of the overall structure [4]. The work ...