Wood Trusses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the maximum allowable lateral deflection for truss handling?
A
- 6” in 20’
2
Q
A 30’ truss shall not be installed with an overall bow of __________?
A
- 1 3/4”
3
Q
Trusses resting on a top plate, maximum tolernce is ____?
A
- +/- 1/4”
4
Q
Maximum oou of plmb tolerance for a truss with a 6’ rise is_______?
A
- 1 1/2”
5
Q
When stacking plywood on trusses, stack where______?
A
- Over load bearing walls or directly over interior load bearing walls.
6
Q
Nail used for nailing cross braces on trusses?
A
- 2-10d, 2-12d, or 2-16d
7
Q
Max spacing of top chord diagonal bracing?
A
- 20’
8
Q
What is the maxium construciton load that can be placed on an unbraced truss?
A
- Zero
9
Q
If trusses are to be sawed?
A
- Consult an engineer.
10
Q
Spacing of support blocking for horizontal stacking of wood trusses?
A
- 8’ to 10’ apart.
11
Q
Spacing for lateral bracing on the bottom chord of wood trusses?
A
- 15’.
