10 Questions
Trusses are a structure composed of slender elements joined together at their end points. The members commonly used in construction consist of wooden struts, metal bars, angles, or ______.
channels
The joint connections in trusses are usually formed by bolting or welding the ends of the members to a common plate, called a ______ plate.
gusset
Planar trusses lie in a single plane and are often used to support ______ and bridges.
roofs
Roof trusses are often used as part of an industrial building frame, such as the one shown. Here, the roof load is transmitted to the truss at the joints by means of a series of ______.
purlins
Ordinarily, roof trusses are supported either by columns of wood, steel, or reinforced concrete, or by ______ walls.
masonry
Trusses are a structure composed of slender elements joined together at their end points. The members commonly used in construction consist of wooden struts, metal bars, angles, or ______.
channels
The joint connections in trusses are usually formed by bolting or welding the ends of the members to a common plate, called a ______ plate.
gusset
Roof trusses are often used as part of an industrial building frame, such as the one shown. Here, the roof load is transmitted to the truss at the joints by means of a series of ______.
purlins
Planar trusses lie in a single plane and are often used to support ______ and bridges.
roofs
Ordinarily, roof trusses are supported either by columns of wood, steel, or reinforced concrete, or by ______ walls.
masonry
Test your knowledge of structural theory and analysis with this quiz on statically determinate trusses. Learn about the common types of trusses and their components, including wooden struts and metal bars. Dive into joint connections and gusset plates to enhance your understanding of truss structures.
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