This week’s truss: Long Truss Span
Question:
What is the longest truss you’ve seen in the wild? Do you think this 65’ long agricultural truss would work in a pole barn?
Top and Bottom Chords are 2×6 Southern Pine #2
Webs are 2×4 Southern Pine #3
Building Code: IBC 2021
Loads(psf unless otherwise noted):
TC Live Load 20
TC Dead Load 10
BC Live Load 0
BC Dead Load 5
Application: Agricultural
Wind: 110 MPH
Terrain Exposure Category: C (Scattered Obstructions)
The answer will be posted on Thursday! This is not a production truss! This is simply an example for Truss Tuesday conversation. Join the conversation on LinkedIn.
Updated Thursday, February 29th 2024
Answer: Yes! This truss will work in this situation; however, most component manufacturers would split this into two separate trusses to make shipping easier.