Lecture

Structural Elements in Trusses

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This lecture revisits various structures such as Tower Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, and Olympic ice rink in Stockholm, explaining how trusses are used to stabilize and distribute loads efficiently. The instructor demonstrates how trusses are integral components in cable, arc, and cable-arc structures, highlighting the importance of combining different structural types for efficiency and ease of construction.

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