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Transfer structures are often times
STEEL TRANSFER STRUCTURE
STEEL TRANSFER STRUCTURE
used in tall buildings, usually for
transferring high forces and loads
to other structures that can resist
them. Steel transfer structures are
used to make the concrete columns
and floors. For example, a transfer
beam can transfer loads from
stories above to stories below.
Parallel chord trusses, such as
lattice girders or floor girders, are
usually used for the transfer
structure.
Like the strut and tie truss
model, the steel transfer
truss consists of axially
loaded members which only
transfer axial forces through
pinned joints. The trusses are
lighter in self-weight and can
transfer loads over large
spans. Because the steel
transfer structures are much
thinner compared to concrete
beams, they allow tons of
natural lighting into the
building.
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