Transcription of Timber Roof Trusses - TAFE NSW
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TAFE NSW Construction & Transport Division 1 Timber roof Trusses Timber roof Trusses This text introduces subject matter related to the manufacture and installation of Timber roof Trusses . It builds on knowledge and skills acquired during the first stage, which should be revised and practiced throughout the course. Reference may be made to Basic Building and Construction Skills , produced by TAFE and Addison, Wesley, Longman Australia Pty Limited, to re-examine and reinforce these basic skills. The main areas covered are: Truss types and connectors for gable and hip roofs and the erection procedure for both gable and hip roofs, including gambrel or Dutch-hip ends and flashings. Also covered is the identification of truss types and quantities of each, based on truss layout plans.
long-term deflection caused by dead loads, such as roof tiles. Gable-end truss: This is the first truss at a gable end. It is also known as a Raking truss. Girder Truss: This is a truss that supports other trusses or beams. It may have a standard truss shape or a truncated truss shape, depending on where it is situated in the roof.
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