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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.
Two basic
types of trusses: The pitched or common truss is
characterized by its triangular shape. It is most often used
for construction. Some common trusses are names according to
their web configuration, such as the King Post, Fan or Howe
truss. The chord size and web configuration are determined
by span, load, and spacing. All truss designs are optimized
to provide the most economical application.
The parallel
chord or flat truss gets its name from having parallel top
an bottom chords. This is type often used for floor
construction.
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Standard Roof Truss Configurations |
Parallel Chord |
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Truss
Configurations: The following examples represent
some of the possible variations on the basic types of
trusses. The only limit to the design is your
imagination.
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