In Truss we Trust (*)

The Archeon sculpture is built around a large, steel truss, 13’ in height. The truss supports the foam and fiberglass trunk as well as the large flower atop the structure. And, most importantly, it provides a strong connection to the flange that is securely anchored to the ground.

Thanks to Mason H. and Johnny M. for their donations of structural steel leftover from other projects: 40’ of 2 x 4 x 1/4 C-channel, 60’ of 2x2x1/4 tubing and 2x3x1/4 tubing. Love it!

(*) Trust but Verify. We will conduct non-destructive load tests on the truss later in the Spring to verify that it can sustain the loads expected (from winds). Stay tuned for more updates on this aspect of the project.