Dead Loads & Horizontal Projection

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Dead Loads & Horizontal Projection

  • Dead loads are projected horizontally for truss design.
  • Truss technicians must be clear on whether they need to adjust the input design dead load values for slope or if the software will do it for them.
  • Slope adjustments become more critical with steeper pitches.
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