Top Chord Bearing Roof Truss

Top chord bearing end condition the ultimate advantage probably one of the most appreciated feature of the mitek floor truss engineered floor system is the ability to hide beam in the floor by using a top chord bearing condition.

Top chord bearing roof truss.

A top chord bearing truss is used to support the second story floor assembly. Tsjh22 tsjh24 tsjh44 hanger applications reduced screw counts. The ends of these trusses are visible on the exterior. For roof trusses use the maximum panel lengths set in the software.

If the bearing is below the truss bottom chord the end vertical of the truss can extend down to sit on the bearing. The software will give you a warning if you exceed these limits. Top chord bearinga floor truss support condition in which the truss load is transferred to the bearing or support through the top chord and 4x4 block end detail. When the 4x4 block length is extended this is referred to as mid chord bearing.

Trusses can be designed to have support right under the top chord. 104kb pdf download pdf. Tsjh22 tsjh24 tsjh44 hanger applications. Maximum bottom chord panel length of 12 for a 2x4 and 14 for a 2x6 lumber.

Red w truss top chord bearing. 105kb pdf download pdf. Clerestory trusses can be used when an extension of a top chord plane is desired over the peak of a common truss to create greater surface area on one side of the roof than the other. Top chord bearing condition with seat top chord bearing top chord bearing.

Mitek floor truss system design flexibility allow a multitude of pre fabricated details that substantially speed up the installation on site. Truss a pre built component that functions as a structural support member. Top chord bearing on frame wall top chord bearing on masonry wall top chord cut after installation intermediate bearing continuous floor truss special engineering required roof floor truss manual 7 31 08 10 43 am page 10. 72kb dwg download dwg.

This truss can be used when greater area is needed for solar panels on one side of a roof or if the building owner wants to put windows in the vertical portion of the top chord to allow light into the building. 500 sycamore street p o. Forming the top of the floor truss. Sometimes the bearing sits between the top and bottom chord of the truss and a mid height bearing the 2x6 vertical shown in the image below will be used.

77kb dwg download dwg. Top chord bearing condition no seat top chord bearing top chord bearing. Maximum top chord panel length of 9 for a 2x4 and 12 for a 2x6 lumber. Box 177 la crescent mn 55947 507 895 8400.

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