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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