Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a standard Pratt roof truss under gravity loading, which members are in TENSION?
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Choose the correct answer
A
Top chord members
B
Bottom chord members and vertical members (hangers)
C
Diagonal members
D
All members are in compression
Correct Answer
B. Bottom chord members and vertical members (hangers)
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Pratt truss under gravity: Top chord in compression, bottom chord in tension, verticals in tension (as hangers), diagonals in compression. Howe truss is opposite: verticals in compression, diagonals in tension.
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