Double Inverted Trusses
Double Inverted Trusses
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For large agricultural buildings a double inverted truss can be employed to provide a large vaulted span for machinery:

I am wondering if this truss type is still commonly used by anyone for this type of application or is this type of truss mostly a thing of the past?

I am wondering if this truss type is still commonly used by anyone for this type of application or is this type of truss mostly a thing of the past?
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Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
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RE: Double Inverted Trusses
View model here:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=d1f...
My question with this configuration is how the top and bottom chords at the peak should butt up? For example should the bottom chords at the peak have a double scarf cut or a single scarf cut? Some shop drawings would certainly help in determining what is common practice.
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Double Inverted Trusses
But my experience is limited to Illinois and Missouri.
RE: Double Inverted Trusses
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Double Inverted Trusses
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