Free Truss member geometry calculator

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I needed to weld up some trusses for a project and just guessing at angles and distances wasn't working too well, so I stopped designing in CAD and wrote a spreadsheet.The attached is self explanatory because it contains a full written description and pictures as examples. I wrote it using LibreOffice under Ubuntu Linux and the '.ods' version is the original. The '.xlsx' version is one I exported from LibreOffice but I have no idea if it works under Windows since I don't have any Windows boxes. Attached FilesTrussMemberGeometry.zip (75.1 KB, 125 views)To my knowledge, I own:50% of all the plasma cutters,33% of all the TIG welders and20% of all the MIG welders on the island.I own 1 of each.
Reply:Looks great Now for columns calculations. I a excel work sheet for columns if ever need.Dave  Originally Posted by RoatanBillI needed to weld up some trusses for a project and just guessing at angles and distances wasn't working too well, so I stopped designing in CAD and wrote a spreadsheet.The attached is self explanatory because it contains a full written description and pictures as examples. I wrote it using LibreOffice under Ubuntu Linux and the '.ods' version is the original. The '.xlsx' version is one I exported from LibreOffice but I have no idea if it works under Windows since I don't have any Windows boxes.
Reply:Dave:  What do you mean by 'column calculations'?To my knowledge, I own:50% of all the plasma cutters,33% of all the TIG welders and20% of all the MIG welders on the island.I own 1 of each.
Reply:Looks good under Windoz. I'll check it on the Linux box later. Thanks.
Reply:Open building have columns no wallsDave  Originally Posted by RoatanBillDave:  What do you mean by 'column calculations'?
Reply:Originally Posted by GuardianLooks good under Windoz. I'll check it on the Linux box later. Thanks.