Triangle Truss > Triangular Trusses

Measured Value Comparison Recommended Distributed Load
Section Span Center Load Observed Deflection Distributed Load Observed Deflection
8" 40' 60 lbs. 2.687" 70 lbs. 2"
11" 40' 150 lbs. 3.25" 130 lbs. 1 7/8"
14" 40' 240 lbs. 3.0" 215 lbs. 1 7/8"
18" 40' 450 lbs. 2.25" 550 lbs. 1 5/8"
22" 40' 700 lbs. 1.25" 800 lbs. 1 1/8"
26" 40' 1000 lbs. 1.625" 1860 lbs. 1 1/2"
30" 40' 2000 lbs. 1.25" 3500 lbs. 1 1/4"

Triangular Truss 10'
8" x 10' Truss
11" x 10' Truss
14" x 10' Truss
18" x 10' Truss
22" x 10' Truss
26" x 10' Truss
30" x 10' Truss
Triangular Truss 5'
8" x 5' Truss
11" x 5' Truss
14" x 5' Truss
18" x 5' Truss

Load tables are from engineering data developed by Terry - Dziadosz Associates, Inc.
Load tables and engineering data are based on load tests performed on October 11, 1995.

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