Research Article

Structural Performance of a Hybrid FRP-Aluminum Modular Triangular Truss System Subjected to Various Loading Conditions

Table 3

Comparison of the maximum superimposed stress in the connectors at the maximum load level of 75 kN.

Comparison of the maximum superimposed stress in the connectorsIn - planeIn - plane
Superimposed stressAxial direct stressBending stressSuperimposed stressAxial direct stressBending stress

On-axis load
 Value (MPa)114.1559.5054.6582.3582.350
 Ratio (%)/52.1247.88/1000
Off-axis load
 Value (MPa)114.1559.2654.89160.0882.3577.73
 Ratio (%)/51.9148.09/51.4448.56
Off-axis value to on-axis value ratio1.0000.996/1.9441.000/