Exhibition Hall Mainz
Since a column-free interior was not required, two interior columns were positioned in the truss span direction (25 m), resulting in three single-span beams (160/460 mm) with a span of 8.30 m. Trapezoidal sheets, acting as continuous beams, span the trusses at a spacing of 5 m, serving as the load-bearing system for insulation, roofing, and live loads. These trapezoidal sheets act as shear panels, providing horizontal bracing. Vertical bracing is arranged in three central bays within the interior. Additionally, the inner sheathing of the exterior walls acts as a shear panel, contributing to the overall stiffening of the hall.
