| 摘要 |
The structure comprises a first hollow-section fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) member 4, and a second hollow-section FRP member 43 arranged at an angle to the first member. A rod 9 extends through the second member, the rod having a threaded end section that extends through or into the first member, the opposed end of the rod being fixed to a further member 4. A nut 10 then secures the threaded end to the first member, wherein screwing the nut and threaded end together exerts a compressive force on the second member and a tensile force on the rod. The further member may be of FRP, to which the rod may be secured by a threaded section and nut. Spacer bar 12 may be located within the first and further members. Also disclosed is a kit of parts, method, and a truss comprising a guide rod for pre-stressing the truss via a chord. |
