Strongest Truss Design? (1 Viewer)

[720YoloSwagScope]

Hey guys,

So I got this assignment which was to build a truss.. I'm not sure how I should go about making it, I'm thinking just a simple warren truss design. We're allowed 3 metres of 6mm x 6mm of square balsa wood, and we're not allowed face to face joining obviously It would be loaded with 10kg mass centrally.
It would be great if you guys can draw me a space diagram for any designs you come up with
Cheers

 

[MrInoeverthin]

If only I didn't throw out my Engineering studies exercise book along with the assignments. But I believe your warren truss should made with a triangular structure, because I did the exact same project (with slight differences in size), and a triangular warren truss holds the most weight.

 

[D94]

Standard balsa wood warren truss should be capable of holding 50kg if glued/nailed correctly.

 

[MrInoeverthin]

Standard balsa wood warren truss should be capable of holding 50kg if glued/nailed correctly.

Yup, I remember my truss held a maximum weight of 30kg (20kg on the beam and 10kg on the truss), and some trusses withstood my weight (I'm 60kg) for at least 3 seconds, so I can confirm.

 

[720YoloSwagScope]

Okay cheers guys!

 

[parasdeep1807]

Standard balsa wood warren truss should be capable of holding 50kg if glued/nailed correctly.

I remember i made a truss bridge in year 10 engineering and it held 85kg while only being 200 grams. It was a warren truss with a straight arch.