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Friday, November 19 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Truth About Truss Deflection: It's Past Time to Know the Truth

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Historically, U.S. aluminum truss manufacturers have published loading data that has been limited by a theoretical ratio. This limit is not based on any applicable code or standard and is not truly indicative of the structural capability of a given truss span. This session will discuss the history of this limi, what non-U.S. manufacturers tend to publish, and how some industry leaders are moving forward to re-educate users to safely maximize truss capacities.

Session takeaways include:
  • Many truss loading tables are unnecessarily limited by deflection.
  • While deflection is critical for some applications, it is not a critical factor in the structural performance of a truss span.
  • A clearer and unfiltered understanding of deflection can lead to greater efficiencies with truss while still maintaining the same level of safety.


Moderators
avatar for Keith Bohn

Keith Bohn

Prolyte Business Development Director, Area Four Industries Americas
Keith has been in live event production for more than 30 years. During this time, he has been involved in the use, manufacturing, design, and application of structural rigging solutions ranging from simple truss to complex, permanently installed structures. Keith has served the industry... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Brent Armstrong

Brent Armstrong

Owner and Principal, Alpine Rigging
The owner and principal of Alpine Rigging, Brent Armstrong offers turn-key rigging solutions to all sectors of the entertainment market the world over. He founded Alpine in 2011 after spending years in the industry learning the ins-and-outs from some of the all-time greats, and the... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Reder, P.E., S.E.

Jeff Reder, P.E., S.E.

Principal / Owner, Clark Reder
Jeff Reder's personal design experience is in a wide variety of entertainment structures such as performances and pavilion roof structures - both temporary and permanent, aluminum truss grids, temporary and permanent seating risers, sound delay and video wall support structures. Additionally... Read More →
avatar for Will Todd

Will Todd

COO, TOMCAT USA, Inc.
Will Todd has been with TOMCAT USA, Inc. since 2000. As COO, he oversees all aspects of custom projects including budgeting, scheduling, design, manufacturing methods, and installation procedures along with standard product manufacturing and the company's technical department. In... Read More →


Friday November 19, 2021 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
N116
  LDInnovation™, Rigging and Production Techniques
  • ETCP Credits 1.5
  • Separate Purchase Required? No
  • Included in Conference Pass? Yes
  • Session Number C33