STEEL TRUSSES DESCRIPTION

Pratt Truss The most common and economical truss

found in constructions is the Pratt truss.
In this type, the members placed
vertically are for compression whereas
diagonal ones respond to the tension.
This truss is ideal to use in buildings
that have a span of around 20 to
100meter. Pratt trusses are basically of
two types: Pratt truss with secondary
REFERENCES: members and Duo-pitch Pratt truss
 https://northern-weldarc.com/7-types-steel-trusses/
 https://www.structuremag.org/?p=8600
Warren Truss
In Warren truss, the diagonal members
are placed alternatively to create a shape
of ‘W.’ They have equal compression
and tension and hence, require less
number of members compared to Pratt
truss. They can be used for buildings or
constructions that have around 20 to
100-meter of the span.

REFERENCES:
 https://www.garrettsbridges.com/design/trussdesign/comment-
page-4/
 https://www.structuremag.org/?p=8600
Fink Truss
Most commonly used for a roof, fink
truss has shorter members and chords.
The arrangement for compression and
tension depends on the construction it
will be used for. This type is useful in
places with shorter span. Also, due to
short size, these trusses are very
REFERENCES: economical to use.
 ttps://go.roguecc.edu/sites/go.roguecc.edu/files/users/DGardner/H
ow%20Fink%20Trusses%20Work.pdf
 https://www.structuremag.org/?p=8600