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Comparative Studies | Civil Engineering | India | Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2017

Review on Comparative Study of Steel and AluminiumAlloy Roof Truss

Patil N. S. | Jawalkar G.C.

Abstract: The aluminium element was discovered 200 years ago. After an initial period of technological development, aluminium alloys were used in many structural applications, including the civil engineering field. Aluminium is the second most widely specified metal in building after steel, and is used in all sectors from commercial building to domestic dwelling. This paper contains complete overview of use of aluminium in roof truss construction. How it is beneficial in modern roof truss construction. This paper also contains the properties, advantages and results.

Keywords: Aluminium alloy, steel, unit weight, comparison, angle sections

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2017,

Pages: 975 - 978