Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 31
the rigidity of the joints,and the transverse strength of the tie-beam are generally sufficientto resist the tendency of the wind pressure to push the joint B out ofposition. When such a truss is placed longitudinally of the roof,and the truss and loads are symmetrical, then the loads at A and… … wise a severe wind pressure or an uneven distribution of snow maycause the truss to fail. The greater the inclination of the rafter thegreater will also be the effect of the wind, and hence the greaterneed of counter braces. TYPES OF WOODEN TRUSSES. 23 Counter braces are also required in such…
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