Truss - Warren, Scissors

Truss - Warren, Scissors

Scaled set of elevation and diagram drawings of Scissors Warren Truss
Description
Description

A scissor Warren truss is a type of Warren truss that is made up of parallel chords and additional vertical webs. The chords are the top and bottom beams of the truss, and the webs are the diagonal beams that connect the chords. The vertical webs provide additional strength and stiffness to the truss, making it more resistant to bending and buckling. Scissor warren trusses are often used in bridges, buildings, and other structures that need to be strong and lightweight.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Scissors Warren Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-72’ (7.3-21.9 m) and overall heights of 6’1”-44’8” (1.86-13.6 m). The truss depth of the Scissors Warren Truss is between 24”-72” (61-183 cm) with common wood truss thicknesses of 1.5”, 3”, or 4.5” (3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm). Trusses have a pitch ratio typically between 1:1 to 1:6.

Series of illustrations of Scissors Warren Truss seen from views with varied sizes
Series of illustrations of Scissors Warren Truss seen from views with varied sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

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Height:
6’1”-44’8” | 1.86-13.6 m
Width:
Depth:
1.5”, 3”, 4.5” | 3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm
Length:
24’-72’ | 7.3-21.9 m
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Truss Depth: 24”-72” | 61-183 cm

Pitch Ratio: 1:1 to 1:6

Materials:
Wood or steel
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Drawings include:

Scissors Warren Truss elevations (various sizes), diagrams

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