What is the 'Warren truss' method mentioned in the shelf description?
When encountering unfamiliar engineering terms while reading furniture descriptions, one might wonder what role they play in the shelf.
It is a structural method that removes the vertical pillars of the shelf and continuously connects diagonal lattices to distribute weight effectively.
Usually, when looking at a shelf, the upright vertical pillars supporting the top and bottom panels are the first things you see. However, BY HEYDEY's Truss Shelf applies the Warren truss method, which eliminates vertical pillars and distributes loads through diagonal lattices[1].
A truss refers to a framework structure that weaves straight members into triangles to prevent warping. Among them, the Warren truss takes the form of arranging equilateral or isosceles triangles continuously in a zigzag pattern. Because the diagonal members evenly divide and absorb compression and tension forces even without vertical reinforcements, it is widely used when wide spans must be supported without pillars, such as in bridges or large steel roofs.
The principle continues in furniture as well. While thick pillars disappear to create an open, unobstructed view from the front, back, and sides, the weight of placed objects travels down the diagonal framework and is stably distributed to the floor. hmmm, by melting an architectural load-bearing structure into a thin steel shelf, it sheds bulkiness while securing stable supporting strength.
The specific recommended load capacity that a single tier of the Truss Shelf can support has not yet been confirmed.
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Truss Shelf
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 세로 | 380mm |
| 가로 | 1164mm |