This longitudinal section details the connection and assembly of a Vierendeel truss canopy featuring laminated glass infill panels and an aluminum tower fin aligned to the bottom edge of the truss. Glass support components secure the infill panels while maintaining a half-inch gap to allow water drainage. Aluminum housings for light fixtures are integrated into the assembly at specific dimensional offsets.
5 3 " 5 " 1 2 3 / 3 2 " 1/2" GAP TO ALLOW WATER TO PASS INSIDE FACE OF VIERENDEEL TRUSS LAMINATED GLASS INFILL PANEL ALUMINUM HOUSING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ALUMINUM TOWER FIN ALIGN TO BOTTOM EDGE OF TRUSS 2 1 / 2 " 4 " 3 / 4 " 1 ' - 0 " 5 1 / 2 " 5 " 3 " GLASS SUPPORT 1 1 "
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