Question
The member of roof truss which supports the purlins is called as:
The correct answer is
Principal rafter
Purlins rest on the principal rafters, the inclined top members of a roof truss. The rafters transfer their loads into the truss.
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Important Questions from Roof Truss
The economical range of spacing of roof trusses is:
The lower edge of the inclined roof surf ace is known as______.
Which of the following statements are true/false related to roofs?
Statements:
1: King-post truss is suitable for roofs of spans varying from 5 m to 8 m.
2: Lean-to roofs, couple roofs,s and collar beam roofs are examples of single roofs.
The pitch of the roof truss is usually ________ of its slope.
As per IS 800-1984, an angle section can be used as purlin when slope of the roof truss is
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