MDB – Box Truss
Compact box truss allowing larger load capacities with plated end connections
Truss UK offer the BASICS series of Medium Duty Truss with end plates for a basic bolted connection.
The design features no internal diagonals so that the truss has space for mounting hoists, winches and cabling internally.
The main chord of the truss gives an easy connection for pickup points, lamps and other equipment.
The Medium Duty BASICS series truss is complemented by a range of standard corners and pickup brackets.
ITEM CODES
| PART CODE | LENGTH (M) | PART DESCRIPTION | UNIT WEIGHT (KG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSS | |||
| MDB-B1.0m | 1.0m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 19.0 |
| MDB-B1.5m | 1.5m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 26.0 |
| MDB-B2.0m | 2.0m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 29.0 |
| MDB-B2.5m | 2.5m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 36.0 |
| MDB-B3.0m | 3.0m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 39.0 |
| MDB-B4.0m | 4.0m | MDB-Box Truss (complete with fixings) | 49.0 |
| CORNERS | |||
| MDB-B2C | 2 way corner MDB-Box Truss | 15.0 | |
| MDB-B3C | 3 way corner MDB-Box Truss | 18.0 | |
| MDB-B4C | 4 way corner MDB-Box Truss | 20.0 | |
| MDB-B5C | 5 way corner MDB-Box Truss | 24.0 | |
| MDB-B6C | 6 way corner MDB-Box Truss | 27.0 | |
| ACCESSORIES | |||
| MDB-PUP | MDB Pickup Point (Bolted or Spigoted) | 5.0 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Braces - 25 x 3mm
Main Chord - 50 x 3mm
Connection Type - Bolted
Material - Aluminium 6082 - T6
Supplied in a natural aluminium finish as standard
Powder coating to a specific RAL colour is available at additional cost
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS
- Circles
- Curved Sections
- Custom Lengths
LOAD TABLE
| TYPE OF LOAD | CLEAR | SPAN | (M) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 8.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | ||
| Uniformly Distributed Load | kN/m | 7.33 | 1.98 | 0.88 | 0.49 |
| Total UDL | kN | 29.32 | 15.80 | 10.53 | 7.90 |
| Single Point Load (Mid Point) | kN | 15.80 | 7.90 | 5.27 | 3.95 |
| Two Point Loads (Third Points) | Each kN | 11.85 | 5.93 | 3.95 | 2.96 |
| Three Point Loads | Each kN | 7.90 | 3.95 | 2.63 | 1.98 |
| FOR SIMPLY SUPPORTED MD TRUSS | |||||
| Allowable Bending Moment | kNm | 15.80 | |||
| Allowable Shear | kN | 14.66 |
Notes
1. Above allowable loads may be increased by 1.11 for Wind Loading Only.
2. This table is provided as a guide only and assume all loads are applied at restrained nodes. All scaffolds and structures should be checked by a qualified structural engineer.
3. Maximum capacity of a point load mid-way between nodes is 3.00kN but overall buckling of the top chord should be checked if loads are placed other than at restrained loads.
4. Loads indicated in bold are limited by shear.
5. The self-weight of the truss is included in these calculations.
2. This table is provided as a guide only and assume all loads are applied at restrained nodes. All scaffolds and structures should be checked by a qualified structural engineer.
3. Maximum capacity of a point load mid-way between nodes is 3.00kN but overall buckling of the top chord should be checked if loads are placed other than at restrained loads.
4. Loads indicated in bold are limited by shear.
5. The self-weight of the truss is included in these calculations.