The truss shown above is DETERMINATE. Member loads depend on only equilibrium relations. Material properties, cross-sectional areas and member lengths do not factor in on the member loads. It is easy ...

But augmenting prints with other building techniques, like this method for adding tensioning systems to 3D printed trusses can save weight and make otherwise unremarkable prints incredibly strong.

A single-action truss rod can only be adjusted in a single direction; tightening to to straighten the neck and pull it into back bow. Looosing it means the tension of the strings will be pulling ...