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WHAT IS A TRUSS?
Trusses are triangulated frameworks used for large
spans and heavy loads for elements in buildings.
Trusses tend to be a stronger, lighter and less
expensive approach to roof framing.
GEOMETRY: Trusses are
strong because they
make use of the most
efficient geometric
shape we know of - the
triangle.
Trusses are a series of
triangles fastened
together with gusset
plates. The outside
members of a truss are
called chords/principal
members while the inner
BASIC PARTS:
The members of truss
are known as tiebeams, posts, rafters,
and struts; the
distance over which
The open construction of
the truss extends is
trusses is lighter , yet just as
called the span. The
strong as, a beam with a
upper and lower lines
solid web between upper and
or beams are
lower lines.
connected by web
Various Truss
members.
1.HOWE: These trusses may be
Types:
simple span, multiple bearing,
or cantilevered. Where the
truss height exceeds
approximately 3m (10'). Spans
up to 9m to 12m.
2.FINK:
spans up
to 6m to
9m.
3.Mono: This shape
may be simple span,
multiple span, or
cantilevered. Top
chord bearing is
4.Inverted:The
possible.
inverted truss is used
to provide a vaulted
ceiling along a portion
of the span.
5. Cut-off :This shape may be
used where a triangular truss
will not fit. Usually stubbed
exterior or at change to vaulted
ceiling in opposite direction.
PARTS IN DETAIL:
Steel roof
trusses are
commonly
fabricated from
angle sections
and plates.
(channel and Tsections can
also be used)
The erection
towers have been
removed from
beneath the west
supertruss. The
lacing of the truss
chords and
vertical
web members are
visible in this
In order to find an
economical design for a
truss with the mid-span
depth shallower than the
depth at the supports, the
structural
engineer tied the truss
rigidly to the supercolumn,
thereby achieving a rigid
frame action between the
truss and its supporting
columns.
Bibliography:
www.aise.org
http://www.espioneer.com/ssss/imageoct2003-04.pdf
www.tritontruss.com
http://www.brantacan.co.uk/trusstwo.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/
http://www.maplevalleytruss.com/common_trusses.htm
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