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WorksheetsTruss Terminology EB
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The outer members of a truss that define the envelope or shape.
a)
Web
b)
Chords
c)
I-Beam
d)
Concrete
2.
A galvanized steel plate with teeth punched out on one side, which is hydraulically pressed or rolled into both sides of a joint to fasten chord and web members together
a)
Connector Plate
b)
Sole Plate
c)
Sill Plate
d)
All of the above
3.
A pre-built structural member capable of supporting a load over a given span. A truss consists of one or more triangles in its construction.
a)
Bottom Chord
b)
Top Chord
c)
Web
d)
Truss
4.
Members that join the top and bottom chords to form the triangular patterns that give truss action. The members are subject only to axial compression or tension forces (no bending).
a)
Bottom Chord
b)
Top Chord
c)
Web
d)
I - Beam
5.
Highest point on a truss where the sloped top chords meet.
a)
Sole Plate
b)
Peak
c)
Bottom Chord
d)
Top Chord
6.
The point of intersection of a chord with the web or webs, or an attachment of pieces of lumber (eg. splice).
a)
Bottom Chord
b)
Top Chord
c)
Web
d)
Joint
7.
_________ _______ in which the top chord is sloped and the bottom chord is horizontal.
a)
Flat Truss
b)
Warren Truss
c)
Pitched Truss
d)
K - Truss
8.
In a region of the country with more snow fall. The roof truss will have to be_____
a)
Reduced
b)
Reinforced
c)
Flat
d)
None of the above
9.
Pitched Roof Trusses are used primarily on________and ______roofs.
a)
Gable and Mansard
b)
Gable and Hip
c)
Gable and Gambrel
d)
None of the above
10.
A ______ _______which has the top chord parallel to the bottom chord over the entire length of the truss.
a)
Flat Truss
b)
Camelback Truss
c)
Bowstring Truss
d)
Top Chord
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