Rules for truss layout
Rules for truss layout
(OP)
As a structural engineer designing wood buildings, I sometimes cannot determine the correct or "best" way to lay out trusses of a complicated roof.
Is there anything printed, or available on the Internet as a guide?
Is there anything printed, or available on the Internet as a guide?





RE: Rules for truss layout
http://www.alpeng.com/wood_truss_info.html
http://www.trussteel.com/trussteel.nsf
RE: Rules for truss layout
Nothing about layout, but a gold mine otherwise - thanks!
RE: Rules for truss layout
Girder trusses for hips should have a uniform setback. That way the jacks can all be the same....assuming the same pitch applies.
Next look at the span of the trusses. If they must only have 2 bearings then that's the way it is. But if at all possible then use multiple bearing walls.
Bear in mind that most truss manufacturers can only make a 12-14' tall truss. Then it becomes a base with a cap.
Rememer the more information that you supply the better the trusses are. Don't assume anything.
This is just my 2 cents worth.
RE: Rules for truss layout
These guys are the ones who work hand in hand with the end user. They should know what works in that market and what doesnt.
RE: Rules for truss layout
RE: Rules for truss layout
If anyone from central Florida wants to hook up with a truss designer, try Casmin, Inc. in Leesburg. They have been around over 20 years and the designer they have dedicated to my company is one of the best I have ever worked with. I can count on him to find problems or questionable areas.