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King Post Truss: All You Need
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Janvi Desai 27th June, 2017
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Truss is basically a triangle or arch shapes frame used
a majority in roof cover it. A king post is a central
vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs,
taking tension to support a beam below from
a truss apex above.
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The Wooden King Post Truss Consists
Following components:
Tie Beam
Two Inclined principal rafter
Two struts
King post
Ridge Beam
In king post truss, purlins are supported by the
principal rafter. The purlins support the closely
spaced common rafters. The slope of common rafters
is same as that of the principal rafter. The common
rafters support the roof covering.
In king Post truss, The Bottom chord of the truss acts
as tie beam and this tie beam receives the ends of
the principal rafters and prevents the wall from
spreading out due to thrust. The vertical king post is
used to prevent the sagging of tie beam at the centre
of a span. The Struts are connected to the tie beams
and the principal rafters in the inclined direction.
The Struts are used to prevent the sagging of
principal rafters. Ridge beam is provided at the apex
of the roof to provide end support of the common
rafters. The trusses are supported on the bed blocks
of stone or concrete which are fixed in the supporting
walls.
The Spacing of King Post truss is limited to 3 m
centre to centre. The truss is suitable for spans
varying from 5 to 8 metre. It is not suitable for the
long span. The king post truss does not provide
storage space because the frames are usually
exposed and do allow extra room.
King post truss is used when there is a need to
support the weight of an expansive roof. This roof
provides not only functionally, but also adds beauty
as well. The king post truss is also used for simple
roof lines and short span bridges. It is used in aircraft
construction. In aeroplanes, the king post supports
the top cables and helps to support the weight of the
plane’s wings. Trusses are elements where its entire
member takes either only compression or tension
member are not in bending.
Also Read:
Queen Post Roof Truss
What is Pitched Roof?
Difference between King Post Truss & Queen Post
Truss
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Janvi Desai June 27, 2017
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