EVT290S Truss Systems Knowledge Center
2.75 m Brushed Aluminum Square Truss Straight Section.
For Staging, Rigging, Theater, and Performing Arts Systems.
The EVT290S-275 is a brushed-aluminum 2.75 m / 9.02 ft straight section for compatible EVT290S, F34, and matching 290 mm square truss systems. Use this longer standard-length member where a staging layout, theater lighting grid, rigging system, scenic framework, performance venue, stage roof, or other compatible planned truss build calls for a 2.75 m straight run.
Identity and Core Facts
Straight Section Overview
2.75 m F34 Square Truss for Staging and Performance Infrastructure.
The EVT290S-275 is a 2.75 m / 9.02 ft straight member for compatible 290 mm square truss systems. It supports controlled spacing in planned theater lighting grids, stage-rigging systems, performing-arts venues, scenic frameworks, concert production layouts, auditorium installations, stage roofs, and other compatible modular builds.
Staging, Theater & Performing Arts
Modular Frameworks for Live Performance and Stage Production.
Use the EVT290S-275 as one component within a compatible, project-specific staging or theater truss system. Its 9.02 ft length can support planned spacing in theater lighting grids, performance stages, scenic structures, concert-production systems, auditorium layouts, black-box theaters, dance and opera productions, and compatible temporary or permanent venue infrastructure.
Rigging & Production Infrastructure
Support Planned Frameworks for Production, Touring, and Venue Systems.
The EVT290S-275 can be incorporated into compatible, project-specific structures for performance lighting, video and projection, scenic presentation, stage roofs, touring layouts, temporary event production, auditorium infrastructure, house-of-worship production, and other reviewed staging systems.
Applications
A 2.75 m Member for Stage and Performance Systems.
Use the EVT290S-275 wherever a compatible 290 mm square-truss build calls for a 2.75 m / 9.02 ft section. The completed structure determines required supports, rigging method, loads, accessories, anchorage, venue requirements, and project approvals.
Series Construction
290 mm Square Truss with Conical Coupler Connections.
The EVT290S-275 carries the core construction of the EVT290S series in a 2.75 m straight section: a 290 x 290 mm square profile, 50 mm main chords, 20 mm diagonal braces, EN AW-6082 T6 aluminum, brushed-aluminum finish, and conical end connections.
Included Connection Hardware
What Ships with the EVT290S-275.
Each straight section ships with the connection hardware used to join it to compatible conical-receiver components. Confirm the project component schedule before assembly; a finished stage, theater, or performing-arts structure may also require longer sections, corners, base plates, clamps, rigging hardware, and other project-specific items.
Technical Reference
Product Specifications.
Identification
Product Details
Dimensions
Section Size
Construction
Tube and Material Data
Connection Set
Included Hardware
System Compatibility
Match the Truss Profile and Connection Before You Build.
The EVT290S-275 is intended for compatible EVT290S, F34, and matching 290 mm square truss systems using conical connections. Similar appearance alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm receiver spacing, coupler fit, chord spacing, alignment, and applicable system documentation before assembly.
Connection and Inspection
Confirm Fit First. Then Seat, Pin, and Retain.
Once receiver spacing and compatible hardware are confirmed, assemble the connection in this order. Prepare the current staging or theater drawing, compatible mating components, supplied connection hardware, and approved support or rigging plan. Assemble on a stable work surface with access to inspect every receiver and pin location.
Engineering Reference
Load-Span Reference for Completed Truss Runs.
All truss loading calculations are based on a completed compatible 290 mm square-truss run supported or suspended at both ends: static loading only; loads applied at approved truss panel points; truss self-weight included in listed capacities; spans may consist of different truss lengths; and bending-moment and shear interaction at truss connections is considered. Values are limited by strength and reduced per ANSI E1.21.
| Load Case | Unit | 2.0 m | 2.5 m | 3.0 m | 3.5 m | 4.0 m | 4.5 m | 5.0 m | 5.5 m | 6.0 m | 6.5 m | 7.0 m | 7.5 m | 8.0 m | 8.5 m | 9.0 m | 9.5 m | 10.0 m | 10.5 m | 11.0 m | 11.5 m | 12.0 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Span | ft | 6.56 | 8.20 | 9.84 | 11.48 | 13.12 | 14.76 | 16.41 | 18.05 | 19.69 | 21.33 | 22.97 | 24.61 | 26.25 | 27.89 | 29.53 | 31.17 | 32.81 | 34.45 | 36.09 | 37.73 | 39.37 |
| Center Point Load (CPL) | lb | 1,360 | 1,265 | 1,170 | 1,075 | 980 | 905 | 830 | 755 | 680 | 640 | 595 | 555 | 510 | 484 | 460 | 435 | 410 | 390 | 375 | 360 | 340 |
| Deflection | in | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 1.13 | 1.30 | 1.47 | 1.64 | 1.81 | 2.04 | 2.27 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| Third Point Loads (TPL) | lb | 810 | 765 | 725 | 680 | 640 | 595 | 555 | 510 | 470 | 450 | 435 | 415 | 400 | 370 | 340 | 310 | 280 | 265 | 245 | 230 | 215 |
| Deflection | in | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.91 | 1.09 | 1.27 | 1.45 | 1.61 | 1.77 | 1.93 | 2.08 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.67 | 2.86 |
| Quarter Point Loads (QPL) | lb | 510 | 505 | 500 | 490 | 485 | 455 | 420 | 390 | 355 | 330 | 305 | 280 | 255 | 240 | 230 | 215 | 205 | 195 | 185 | 170 | 160 |
| Deflection | in | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 1.07 | 1.19 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 1.73 | 1.94 | 2.14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 3.01 |
| Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) | lb/ft | 230 | 202 | 174 | 147 | 119 | 107 | 94 | 82 | 70 | 61 | 53 | 45 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Deflection | in | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 1.06 | 1.18 | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.71 | 1.91 | 2.11 | 2.35 | 2.59 | 2.83 | 3.07 |
Table assumptions: The reference evaluates unbraced truss configured as a simply supported beam. The primary analyzed spans were 2 m, 4 m, 6 m, 8 m, 10 m, and 12 m; intervening published values are interpolated. If CPL, TPL, or QPL loading occurs at a truss connection, a minimum of two chords is assumed to support the vertical load.
Not included: Shock loads, dynamic loads, and resultant horizontal rigging forces, including forces from bridles or baskets. UDL applies only when the load is evenly distributed across the entire span. Published load cases are alternatives and are not additive.
Licensed structural-engineer review is required for every truss system. These values are general planning reference only and do not approve or rate an individual straight section, a completed theater lighting grid, a rigged scenic structure, a stage roof, a suspended performance system, a ground-support structure, or any other assembled truss system. Confirm the complete configuration, supports, connections, span, applied loads, attachment points, rigging, anchorage, environmental conditions, and applicable code requirements with a licensed structural engineer before use.
Current documentation: Product specifications, included hardware, compatibility information, and availability are subject to change. Verify current product drawings, manufacturer instructions, connection hardware, and applicable engineering information before ordering, assembling, or using this product.
System Responsibility
Capacity Comes from the Completed Configuration.
This 9.02 ft / 2.75 m section does not establish an independent span or load rating for a finished structure. Determine capacity from the complete arrangement, including connected components, span, orientation, supports, attachment locations, rigging method, applied loads, lighting, video, scenery, curtains, backdrops, audio, production equipment, and venue requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EVT290S-275 Questions.
Why choose a 9.02 ft / 2.75 m straight truss section?
Choose this section when a compatible 290 mm square-truss design calls for a 2.75 m member. It provides controlled spacing for theater lighting grids, stage-rigging systems, scenic frameworks, concert production, stage roofs, and compatible modular performance structures.
Can this section be used for theater, staging, and performing arts?
It may be used as one component of a compatible completed system for approved staging, theater, concert, scenic, and performing-arts environments. Those end-use references do not mean the individual section is certified or rated for a specialized venue, rigging system, stage roof, or suspended installation.
What does the load-span reference apply to?
It applies only to a completed compatible 290 mm square-truss run configured as a simply supported beam under the published assumptions. It does not independently rate this section, a theater grid, rigged scenic system, stage roof, suspended performance structure, or mixed-component assembly. A licensed structural engineer must review every truss system before use.
What conical connection hardware is included?
Each EVT290S-275 section includes 4 conical couplers, 8 coupler pins, and 8 r-clips for compatible conical connections.
Planning a staging, theater, rigging, or performing-arts truss system?
Contact us for matching straight sections, corners, base plates, compatible 1.96 in / 50 mm clamps, current technical documents, quantity pricing, and project coordination.
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