VECTOR ACTIVE SYSTEM

*Vector active structure systems are systems of

straight linear members, in which the redirection of
forces is effected by multidirectional splitting of
forces into vectors along compressive and tensile
elements.

*Vector active structure systems are short, solid,

straight lineal members(bars), in which there direction
of forces is effected by VECTOR partition, i.e.,
by multidirectional splitting of single forces
(compressive or tensile bars).
VECTOR ACTIVE SYSTEM
-FLAT TRUSSES
-CURVED TRUSSES
-SPACE TRUSS

FLAT TRUSSES
•All members and nodes
lie within a 2D plane consists of straight members
connected at joints. No member is continuous through
a joint.

•When forces tend to pull the member apart, its in

tension and when it compresses it is in compression.
APPLICATION
•In Buildings , to support roofs and floors , to span large
distances and carry relatively light loads.

•In road and rail bridges ,for short and intermediate spans
and in footbridges.
•Curved trusses are trusses which are used to give a
particular form to the building.

•The material mostly used is steel for such

construction.

•The form is not organic but is in sections.

SPACE FRAME TRUSS

•Space frame truss is a 3D framework of members pinned

at their ends. A tetrahedron shape is the simplest space
truss , consisting of 6 members which meet at 4 joints.
Large planar structures may be composed
from tetrahedrons with common edges and they are also
employed in the base structures of large free-standing
power line pylons.