Nature

Experimental study and finite element analysis of heavy-duty escalator truss under full load conditions

An escalator is a type of fixed electric drive facility with circulating running steps, which incline up or down to transport passengers continuously 1. Compared with the elevator, it has a greater ...
Science Daily

Timber or steel? Study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures

A new analysis could help architects and builders reduce the carbon footprint of truss structures, the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Buildings are a big contributor ...
Nature

Stress and strain analysis and parameter optimization of pipe truss tower connection of super-large tower crane based on FEM

Clamping bushing structure is an internode connection mechanism designed for the standard section of tubular truss tower. In this paper, the clamping bushing structure of the connecting mechanism of ...
pv magazine International

Chinese scientists unveil cable-supported mounting system for large-scale PV on complex terrain

Researchers from Chongqing University and PowerChina developed a two-parallel cable-truss CSPS to improve torsional ...