Truss Resources
We’ve assembled some of our favorite truss resources to make your job a little easier.
Truss Configuration
Truss Terms
Common roof truss terms
Floor truss elements
Floor truss details
Top chord bearing
Cantilever
Beam pocket
Typical Floor Truss Spans & Depths
May vary depending on loads required — analyzed in 6″ increments (Deflection=L/360)
Depth▼ Spacing▶ | 12″ | 16″ | 19.2″ | 24″ |
12″ | 20’6″ | 20’6″ | 20’6″ | 19’0″ |
14″ | 23’6″ | 23’6″ | 23’0″ | 19’0″ |
16″ | 27’0″ | 25’6″ | 25’0″ | 21’6″ |
18″ | 31’6″ | 27’0″ | 25’0″ | 23’6″ |
20″ | 35’6″ | 30’6″ | 27’6″ | 25’0″ |
22″ | 35’6″ | 30’6″ | 27’6″ | 25’0″ |
24″ | 36’0″ | 32’6″ | 30’6″ | 26’0″ |
Additional Resources
Structural Building Components Assoc.
SBC Magazine
The Truss Plate Institute
MiTek
WTCA Truss Technician Training
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