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A truss is essentially a triangle-shaped structure of vertical structural members connected in a straight line. Using trusses are most frequently used for a building where support to roofs, floors, and internal loading like that of services and suspended ceilings are readily provided. Crown fab is the leading truss work contractors in Kochi to deliver excellent services. The main reason for using trusses are:

• Long span

• Lightweight

• Reduced deflection (compared to plain members)

• The potential to support heavy loads

Application of Trusses in Buildings

Trusses are used in many kinds of buildings, mainly where there is a requirement for really long lifespans. It is mainly used in airport terminals, aircraft hangers, sports stadia roofs, auditoriums, and other leisure buildings. Other uses of trusses are to carry heavy loads and are sometimes used as transfer structures. 

Most trusses serve two functions:

• To carry the roof load

• To provide horizontal stability

A sequence of portal trusses gives the structure lateral stability, and the link between the truss and columns resists a global bending moment. Purlins and side rails apply loads to the portal construction. By providing high-end services, Crown Fab is the leading trusswork company in Kochi. 

In another instance, a truss forms a basic structure with the two columns it spans, with the two column bases being pinned and the connection between the truss and a column not resisting the global bending action. At the top level of straightforward construction, bracing in both directions is required. By using a longitudinal wind girder, which transfers the transverse emphasis caused by wind on the side walls to the vertical bracing in the gable walls, this is accomplished. In addition, a wind girder in the roof and vertical bracing in the elevations contribute to longitudinal stability.

Types of Trusses

Trusses will compromise the abilities of tension and compression elements. Under gravity loads, the top and bottom chords of the truss provide will provide compression and tension resistance. We offer trusses with optimum weight, high in quality, and easy to work with. With years of experience in this field, Crown Fab has gained the name of the leading truss workers in Ernakulam. The different types of trusses include:

• Pratt truss (‘N’ truss)

• Warren truss

• North light truss

• Saw-tooth truss

• Fink truss