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TRUSS CONFIGURATIONS. TRUSS TERMS The terms below are typically used to describe the various parts of a metal plate connected wood truss. The truss profile, span, heel height, overall height, overhang and web configuration depend on the specific design conditions and will vary by application. height heel.
The Section on General Design Data includes bending moment diagrams, shear force diagrams and expressions for deflection calculations. A variety of beams and cantilevers with
The use of the truss form of construction allows buildings of all sizes and shapes to be constructed. The document explains that both 2D and 3D truss forms can be used.
cold-formed steel truss. TrusSteel is the most accepted, most specified cold-formed steel (CFS) truss system on the market today. No other building component combines strength, stiffness, fire resistance, insect resistance and design flexibility so well. The unique, patented truss chord shape and Double-
TRUSS TERMS The terms below are typically used to describe the various parts of a metal plate connected wood truss. The truss profi le, span, heel height, overall height, overhang
Technical terms used in the truss industry may not be familiar. Some of the more common are listed below and are illustrated on pages 3 & 4. Apex: The highest point on a truss. Barge: Trim along the edge of roofing at a gable end. Slopes at roof pitch.
Truss Design and Construction handouts. Handouts for the Live Webinar, "Truss Design and Construction," are now available for download. Truss Design and Construction Handout_2 slides per page.
