In current research, it was attempted a preliminary design and evaluation of non-uniform ultra high-strength concrete (UHSC) truss members. UHSC used here has the compressive strength of 180 MPa, the tensile strength of 8 to 20 MPa, and the tensile strain after cracks up to 2%. By the three-dimensional finite element stress analysis as well as strut-tie approach on concrete solid beams, the non-uniform truss shape of UHSC truss was designed with the architectural esthetic concept. In a series of examples, to compare with conventional concrete members, the proposed UHSC truss members have advantages in capabilities of the slender design with minimum weight with high performances under transverse loadings as well as the aesthetically non-uniform design for spatial structures.

This research was an attempt to design a new structural concept of non-uniform reinforced and super concrete truss members applying by super concrete which has the compressive strength of 80-200MPa, the tensile strength of 8-20MPa, and the tensile strain of 1.0-5.0%. The super concrete truss members were designed by the Strut-Tie approach as well as aesthetic design concept. The structural performance of designed superconcrete truss was evaluated with the conventional reinforced concrete members.