Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on roof secondary member. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that purlins are never bent.
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Choose the correct answer
A
purlins are never bent
B
purlins are main columns
C
purlins carry only foundation pressure
D
purlins support roof sheeting and transfer load to trusses/rafters
Correct Answer
D. purlins support roof sheeting and transfer load to trusses/rafters
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Purlins are flexural members in roof systems. Correct option: D.
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