Field-Welded Truss

Definition

A Field-Welded Truss is a truss that is fabricated and welded at a jobsite.

Purpose

The purpose of a Field-Welded Truss is to provide structural support for buildings and other structures, assembled on-site to accommodate specific design requirements and conditions that may not be feasible with pre-fabricated trusses.

Examples of Use

• Construction Sites: Assembling large or complex trusses on-site for buildings, bridges, or other structures.
• Retrofit Projects: Creating custom trusses for existing buildings where pre-fabricated options are not suitable.
• Temporary Structures: Building trusses for temporary installations such as event stages or scaffolding.

Related Terms

• Truss: A structural framework of triangular units designed to support loads.
• Welding: The process of joining materials, usually metals, by causing coalescence through heat or pressure.
• Fabrication: The process of manufacturing or assembling components into a finished structure.

Notes

• Field-welded trusses require skilled labor and proper equipment to ensure structural integrity and safety.
• On-site welding should be carefully planned and executed to meet engineering specifications and local building codes.