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In this type of truss, the centre post, known as ___________ form a support for the tie beam.(a) Queen post truss(b) King post truss(c) Mansard truss(d) Truncated trussThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Types of Pitched Roofs topic in chapter Roofing Materials of Construction & Building Materials

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Right choice is (B) King post truss

The explanation: A King post truss is suitable for roofs of span varying from 5 m to 8 METERS. The incline members, KNOWN as the Struts, prevent the principal RAFTER from bending in the middle.



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