Truss Construction Diagram. It is the full intention of the engineer that these calculations conform to the international building code feb 24 2015. Common rafter diagram with full dimensions hip rafter diagram with full dimensions.
The free body diagram of joint c fig 2 truss joint indicates that the force in each member must be zero in order to maintain equilibrium. Trusses are used in the construction of nearly every road bridge you will encounter in your citys highway system. Compared to traditional joist construction manufactured wood floor truss systems are better stronger and can be installed faster.
Bridge trusses can also be unique and made of multiple types of truss designs.
Truss joint fig 3. Zero force members also occur at joints having. Furthermore as in the case of joint a fig 3 truss joint this must be true regardless of the angle say θ. We know the basics of equilibrium of bodies.