What is stage trussing?
What is stage trussing?
A stage truss is a piece of stage equipment which is designed to support lighting, screens, and other accessories. Stage trusses may be permanently installed, as in a theater with a trusswork system suspended from the ceiling, or they may be movable.
What are stage trusses made of?
The primary materials most commonly used for stage lighting trusses are Aluminum and Steel. Aluminum, because of its durability, light weight and ease of transport, is the optimum choice for use in concert or stage production. Its weight allows for a quick and easy setup and teardown.
How much weight can a stage truss hold?
The dead load on the bottom chord of a truss varies with the weight of materials attached to it, such as drywall on the ceiling; a typical load is 5 and 10 pounds per square foot. A metal or double reinforced truss will be able to give double that amount.
How do you bolt a truss together?
All bolts in a span of truss must face the same direction, and truss uprights need to have the bolts on top, nuts on bottom. When you are tightening the bolts, always wrench down with your ratchet from the nut side, and only turn a few cranks past firm.
How much does stage truss cost?
Prices for Modular Aluminum Truss Systems
| 1″ Truss – 6″ cross section | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part description | Ladder | Box |
| 4 foot length of truss | 65.00 | 139.00 |
| 5 foot length of truss | 73.00 | 156.00 |
| 6 foot length of truss | 81.00 | 173.00 |
How far can lighting truss span?
Truss is especially good when the primary building structure has a wide spacing, since truss can easily span 40 feet between structural supports.
How far can a 2×4 truss span?
The greater the potential for a heavy snow load, the stronger your truss will need to be. For instance, if you live up north with a snow load of 55 pounds per square foot, then a 4/12 common truss using all 2×4 lumber can span up to 41′. That same truss can span 46′ when built for areas with a snow load of 40 psf.
What size are truss bolts?
15/16″ hex (truss bolts) 3/4″ hex (fixture bolt c-clamps)
What angle should stage lights be?
Because the light comes in towards the actors on an angle (usually somewhere between 30° and 45°), the visual acuity when lighting faces is quite good. Because the lights come from the side, the shaping of the actors is also quite good.