While this article focuses on configurations we also have a very cool set of illustrations showcasing the different parts anatomy of roof trusses.
10 foot span roof trusses.
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Total load psf duration factor live load psf roof type 55 1 15 40 snow shingle 55 1 15 30 snow tile 47 30 snow 40 20 snow 1 25 20.
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Just enter the dimensions of the roof rise and run to get started.
When spaced 10ft they will withstand 110mph winds and 32 lbs ft snow load.
These steel joints are needed to support the overall truss.
The span in short is the length of the bottom of the truss.
Just as there are many types of roofs with many roof parts there are many different types of roof trusses this extensive article explains through a series of custom truss diagrams the different truss configurations you can use for various roofs.
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A truss for a gable roof on one side of your home for example might need to be 15 feet 4 6 m long and 4 6 feet 1 2 1 8 m tall.
The same thing is true for the bridge of the truss.
Alpine truss designs are engineered to meet specific span configuration and load conditions.
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Finally the truss calculator will compute the best dimensional method to connect the pieces of the truss with steel joints and a bridge.
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Truss capacity is listed by pounds per square foot based on the following load rating criteria.
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For example if a truss has a span of 26 then the bottom chord can be built with two boards 16 and 10 which allows for no scrap and waste and is the most efficient for price savings.
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The dimensions of your structure will determine the angles formed by the truss s top and bottom beams or chords.
Top chord live load snow and other temporary loads top chord dead load roofing materials weight of the truss itself other permanent items attached to the roof bottom chord live load storage and bottom chord dead load insulation ceiling.
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The shapes and spans shown here represent only a fraction of the millions of designs produced by alpine engineers.
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