ABSTRACT
Within this study, a truss made of Casuarina Glauca, a local Egyptian wood, is designed to act as the main structural system for inaccessible roofs. The main aim of this study is to verify the possibility of using this type of wood as a structural system to replace conventional, less environmentally friendly alternatives. The study starts by analyzing different truss shapes to select the most practical and functional one. Following up, a detailed design was performed to satisfy both the strength and serviceability design criteria. Various types of connections were studied and tested to choose the optimum connection. Finite Element analysis (FEA) was performed as to further approve the experimental work. Finally, a full-scale prototype of the truss was constructed.
