The new Twentieth space is among the many
bowstring truss structures found in L.A., but Denari's tactical intervention transforms the building into a truly one-of-a-kind storefront.
The comparison of the objective function for CSS and PSOPC algorithms is made in Table 7, and the convergence history for the
Bowstring truss in scenarios 1 and 2 is shown in Figure 7.
Crews fabricated the
bowstring truss in eight sections; delivery required seven trucks.
A committee is working to spruce up a 10-block area along Meridian Street between Portland's unusual
bowstring truss concrete bridge over the Salamonie River on the south and Votaw Street (State Roads 67/26) on the north.
Upstairs in the master bedroom, a warm-toned, bow-front Hepplewhite bureau stands out against white walls and the light, elegant steel
bowstring truss overhead.
"We found out that the bridge was indeed a historical structure because of its
bowstring truss configuration."
Major work has included a new roof for the 14,000-square-foot building at 130 Cedar Ave., and repair of seven enormous
bowstring trusses that carry the load and allow for clear floor space.
The main gathering space is separated from the ancillary zone by a concrete frame which provides support for the roof structure of timber and steel
bowstring trusses. The frame is infilled by blocks etched with animal tracks, leaf outlines and other natural images (all drawn by children), poetically restating the mission of environmental education.
Harmonizing with the rest of the facility, this interior is mainly exposed masonry,
bowstring trusses, and stained concrete flooring mixed with lively purple carpeting to reduce noise.
The main structural elements of the moving part are four triangulated inverted
bowstring trusses. Movement is achieved by using motors attached to each end of the front truss which either pulls or pushes the other elements into place.
Leddy treated the three existing
bowstring trusses as focal points, retaining something of the original building's industrial character.
and the repair of seven enormous
bowstring trusses that carry the load and allow for clear floor space.