Square Truss > Square

Measured Value Comparison Recommended Distributed Load
Section Span Center Load Observed Deflection Distributed Load Observed Deflection
11" 40' 150 lbs. 1 7/8" 240 lbs. 1 7/8"
14" 40' 255 lbs. 2" 408 lbs. 2"
18" 40' 505 lbs. 1 1/2" 808 lbs. 1 1/2"

Square Truss 10'
11" x 10' Truss
14" x 10' Truss
18" x 10' Truss

Square Truss 5'
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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