Static linear analysis for trusses structure for supporting pipes

Abstract

This paper is a study about truss deformations. This truss is supporting a pipe, it can be a bridge, or another structure and can be necessary for protecting rivers. The truss is a welded structure modelled with Weldment Structural Members, which is often found in industrial constructions and it can be constructed in different shapes. In order to sustain a pipeline over a damaged area, some trusses structures were modelled. The pipeline is supported by some support brackets mounted on the truss nodes. Finite Element Analysis is a process which can predict deflection and stress on a structure, here on a truss. A finite element model is a complete idealization of the entire structural part, including the node locations, the elements, material properties, loads and boundary conditions. The purpose of this paper is to find the best form for trusses using SolidWorks and to avoid oversizing these structures.