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Truss Tuesday: Will it Bend?
This week's truss: Question: Which member of this hip girder has the highest stress? There are...
Truss Tuesday: Floored
This week's truss: Question: While the TPI Technical Advisory Committee recommends that the...
Understanding Horizontal Distance to Windward Edge
Why it matters The horizontal distance to the windward edge provides context to the loading...
Truss Tuesday: Tower of Terror
This week's truss: Tower of Terror Question: This truss has one chord member that needs to be...
Truss Tuesday: 2 x 4 or not 2 x 4…that is the question
This week's truss: Question: This truss is over capacity. What are some ways to fix it? Top Chords...
Truss Tuesday: You Don’t Know Jack Vertical
This week's truss: Who is Jack Vertical? Question: Does this jack need a vertical or not? Assuming...