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• roof truss — roof truss, a truss in the framework of a roof, as the triangular one formed by two principal rafters and a tie beam …   Useful english dictionary

• Truss — For other uses, see Truss (disambiguation). In architecture and structural engineering, a truss is a structure comprising one or more triangular units constructed with straight members whose ends are connected at joints referred to as nodes.… …   Wikipedia

• truss — ► NOUN 1) a framework of rafters, posts, and struts which supports a roof, bridge, or other structure. 2) a padded belt worn against the skin to support a hernia. 3) a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a cornice. 4)… …   English terms dictionary

• Roof construction — This article is about house construction that consists of beams and an outer weatherproof skin, as found on most domestic architecture. Such roofs may take a number of different shapes. Construction of a ridged roofA simple ridged roof consists… …   Wikipedia

• truss — n. & v. n. 1 a framework, e.g. of rafters and struts, supporting a roof or bridge etc. 2 a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia. 3 Brit. a bundle of old hay (56 lb.) or new hay (60 lb.) or straw (36 lb.). 4 a compact terminal cluster of… …   Useful english dictionary

• truss — noun 1》 a framework of rafters, posts, and struts which supports a roof, bridge, or other structure. 2》 a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt. 3》 a large projection of stone or timber, typically one supporting a… …   English new terms dictionary

• scissors truss — noun : a roofing truss in which the braces for the rafters cross like the members of a pair of scissors * * * a roof truss having tension members extending from the foot of each principal rafter to a point on the upper half of its opposite member …   Useful english dictionary

• Domestic roof construction — Main article: Roof Section through a house roof showing names for parts of the structure. (UK and Australia) This article is about the type of roof construction that consists of footings and an outer weatherproof skin, as found on most domestic… …   Wikipedia

• Jack truss — Jack Jack (j[a^]k), n. [F. Jacques James, L. Jacobus, Gr. ?, Heb. Ya aq[=o]b Jacob; prop., seizing by the heel; hence, a supplanter. Cf. {Jacobite}, {Jockey}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A familiar nickname of, or substitute for, John. [1913 Webster] You… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Hip roof — Hip Hip, n. [OE. hipe, huppe, AS. hype; akin to D. heup, OHG. huf, G. h[ u]fte, Dan. hofte, Sw. h[ o]ft, Goth. hups; cf. Icel. huppr, and also Gr. ? the hollow above the hips of cattle, and Lith. kumpis ham.] [1913 Webster] 1. The projecting… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Hipped roof — Hip Hip, n. [OE. hipe, huppe, AS. hype; akin to D. heup, OHG. huf, G. h[ u]fte, Dan. hofte, Sw. h[ o]ft, Goth. hups; cf. Icel. huppr, and also Gr. ? the hollow above the hips of cattle, and Lith. kumpis ham.] [1913 Webster] 1. The projecting… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English