Steel Truss girder support for wood trusses?
Steel Truss girder support for wood trusses?
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Has anybody had any experience with steel truss girder supporting roof wood trusses? Is a wood nailer possible on the top chord of the girder truss?
Input will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Stephan
Input will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Stephan






RE: Steel Truss girder support for wood trusses?
The bolts can be either through bolted in the top flange via holes, or can be welded, threaded studs welded to the top flange.
RE: Steel Truss girder support for wood trusses?
1.In the same line of thought, do you think a normal nailing connection is sufficient for lateral bracing? I am looking at 40 ft span steel truss girders, supporting 65 ft span wood trusses at mid point (2'-0' o.c.).
2. Also, do you have any reason to not use steel truss joist at the edges of a building instead of regular steel beams?
RE: Steel Truss girder support for wood trusses?