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Introduction
Popular Structural Systems
Common roof structures
Pitched Roof Structures
Architectural Trusses
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Expressed Hardwood Structures

Common roof structures
Expressed structures - Figure 2: Simple pitched roof

  • Simple pitched roof – using rafters spanning between ridge beam, intermediate beams and wall.



 

Expressed structures Figure 2: Common expressed roof structures

  • Coupled pitched roof – using collar-ties.


 

Expressed structures - Figure 2: Trusses supporting purlins and rafters

  • Trusses supporting purlins and rafters.

 

Expressed structures - Figure 2: Trusses supporting purlin batterns

  • Trusses supporting purlin battens