Product Overview
Pipe Truss is a long-span truss assembled from circular or tubular steel members for structural and architectural roof forms. It is supplied as a project-specific solution rather than a fixed catalogue item. Geometry, member sizes, connections, protection systems and delivery segmentation are confirmed from approved documents.
The engineering and fabrication scope can coordinate support bearings, glazing or roof systems, drainage and erection methodology. Early review of drawings, loads, site conditions and transport limits helps define a practical supply package and reduces interface risk.
Product Core Parameters
| Product type | Pipe Truss |
|---|---|
| Primary configuration | long-span truss assembled from circular or tubular steel members for structural and architectural roof forms |
| Engineering basis | Approved project drawings, loads, site conditions and applicable codes |
| Dimensions / span | Project-specific |
| Material grade | Defined by approved design and procurement specification |
| Connections | Welded, bolted or combined as detailed |
| Inspection | Approved inspection and test plan; specified NDT where required |
| Surface protection | Selected for exposure, service life and maintenance plan |
| Delivery | Component size, marking and sequence coordinated with transport and erection |
Key Features
- Project-specific engineering: The pipe truss is developed around tubular node geometry, weld access, member orientation and architectural finish; final member sizes and details follow approved calculations and drawings.
- Coordinated interfaces: Design and detailing account for support bearings, glazing or roof systems, drainage and erection methodology, reducing conflicts during fabrication and site assembly.
- Controlled prefabrication: CNC processing, documented fit-up and controlled welding improve dimensional consistency and traceability before shipment.
- Connection detailing: Bolted, welded and bearing interfaces are coordinated with the actual load path, access, tolerances and erection method.
- Inspection planning: Material verification, dimensional checks, weld inspection and specified NDT are tied to the approved quality plan.
- Delivery-ready documentation: Member marks, packing lists, inspection records and erection information are prepared to match the agreed supply scope.
Main Components
The exact bill of materials is project-specific. A typical pipe truss package may include:
- 01 — Tubular top and bottom chords: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
- 02 — Tubular diagonal and vertical members: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
- 03 — Node joints and end connections: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
- 04 — Lateral bracing and secondary members: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
- 05 — Roof-support interfaces: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
- 06 — Splices, bearings and erection points: Detailed and fabricated according to its structural function, connection requirements and approved drawings.
Typical Applications
01 — Airport and station canopies
Suitable where the project requires tubular node geometry, weld access, member orientation and architectural finish. Final suitability depends on loads, geometry, site conditions, interfaces and applicable regulations.
02 — Sports and exhibition roofs
Suitable where the project requires tubular node geometry, weld access, member orientation and architectural finish. Final suitability depends on loads, geometry, site conditions, interfaces and applicable regulations.
03 — Architectural atriums and entrance structures
Suitable where the project requires tubular node geometry, weld access, member orientation and architectural finish. Final suitability depends on loads, geometry, site conditions, interfaces and applicable regulations.
Manufacturing & Delivery
- Review geometry, support layout, architectural envelope and design loads
- Develop the structural model, member forces, nodes and support movements
- Coordinate fabrication modules, transport limits and erection method
- Verify materials, node components and traceability
- Perform CNC cutting, end preparation, drilling and controlled welding
- Inspect member geometry, nodes, welds and specified NDT
- Conduct trial assembly or digital/interface verification where required
- Apply protection, mark modules and prepare erection drawings
- Deliver in the planned lifting and assembly sequence
Project Customization
Customization can cover overall geometry, member sections, material grades, connections, openings, interfaces, inspection scope, coating system, fire protection, packing and erection sequence. For a technical review, provide the project location, design basis, drawings, loads, quantities, required standards, inspection requirements, finish and delivery destination.
Quotation input: architectural or structural drawings, dimensional schedule, load criteria, material specification, connection responsibilities, coating requirements, quality documentation and target delivery program.