Roofing / Triangulated framework
Truss
/trʌs/noun
From Old French trousse, meaning a bundle or collection.
Definition
A framework of members arranged in triangles to span between supports. A truss transfers loads primarily through tension and compression in its chords and web members.
Fig. 24 — Truss: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes
Idealized truss behavior assumes loads act at the joints. Real connections, member buckling, and lateral bracing require careful design. Timber and steel trusses commonly support roofs over wide, open spaces.
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