Truss

usgb/trʌs/
noun

A structure made of pieces of wood or metal that are joined together in a particular shape, often used in construction, architecture, engineering.

The bridge is supported by concrete trusses.
Visual representation of "truss" - A structure made of pieces of wood or metal that are joined together in a particular shape, often used in construction, architecture, engineering.

Often appears as...

  • roof truss
  • steel truss

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Visual representation of "truss"
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Construction Importance

Truss is crucial in construction for stability and weight distribution of buildings and bridges.

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Engineers calculated the load for each roof truss.
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Technical Term

Truss is a technical term; used in architecture, engineering, and construction discussions, not in everyday conversation.

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The architect discussed truss types with the builder.
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Geometric Shapes

Trusses can be various shapes—triangular being the most common due to stability.

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The steel truss formed a perfect triangle.
Visual representation of the word "Truss"

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