VDA - Truss

The space within the web of a truss between any two panel points on a chord and a corresponding pair of joints or a single joint on an opposite chord

• Panel

• Panel point

• Panel length

• Panel load

A joint between two or more members of a truss

• Panel

• Panel point

• Panel length

• Panel load

The space on the chord of a truss between any two adjacent joints made by principal web members with the chord

• Panel

• Panel point

• Panel length

• Panel load

A concentrated load applied to a panel point of a truss

• Panel

• Panel point

• Panel length

• Panel load

The lower, supported end of an upright timber, rafter, or truss

• Heel

• Shoe

• Chord

• Web

A bearing plate for supporting and resisting the thrust of a truss or girder

• Heel

• Shoe

• Chord

• Web

Either of the two principal members of a truss extending from end to end and connected by web members

• Heel

• Shoe

• Chord

• Web

The integral system of members connecting the upper and lower chords of a truss

• Heel

• Shoe

• Chord

• Web

A truss member that theoretically carries no direct load and whose omission would not alter the stability of the truss configuration

• Zero-force member

• Trussing

• Local buckling

A structure formed by trusses

• Zero-force member

• Trussing

• Local buckling