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Technical Drafting 10
Quarter 3, DRAFTING STRUCTURAL LAYOUT AND DETAILS USING CAD
First Edition, 2020

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Writer : Eduardo E. Ronsairo

Virgilio R.Cestina Jr. (Technical)
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Quarter 3
MODULE 9
TRUSS CONNECTION
DETAILS
Writer:

Eduardo E. Ronsairo
Virgilio R. Cestina Jr. (Technical)

Validator:

Virgilio R. Cestina Jr.

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE 10 – Technical Drafting Module on Drafting

Structural Layout and Details using CAD!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed
by its Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou
Concepcion A. Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig
through its mayor, Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized
the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential
Learning Competencies (MELC) in developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5
Cs, namely: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and
Character while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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This contains helpful tips or strategies that
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As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use

this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE 10 – Technical Drafting Module on Drafting

Structural Layout and Details using CAD!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while
being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and

skills that you will learn after completing the module.

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lesson at hand.

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the lesson.

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from the entire module.
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Upon completion of this lesson, you are expected to:

• identify the different parts of a roof truss;
• draw sample of the truss connection details; and
• appreciate the importance of roof in a structure.

A. Directions: Read each sentences carefully and answer the following

questions. Write only the letters that corresponds to the best answer.

______1. The ______ is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge
of the roof.
A. downspout B. fascia board C. gusset plate D. rain gutter

______2. It is a plate for connecting trusses, beams and girders to columns.

A. Downspout B. Fascia board C. Gusset plate D. Rain gutter

______3. A ______, waterspout, downpipe, drain spout, drainpipe,[2] roof drain

pipe, is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter.
A. downspout B. fascia board C. gusset plate D. rain gutter

______4. They are used to provide lateral support for the purlins to prevent
sag in direction parallel to sloping roof due to vertical applied loads.
A. fascia board B. gusset plate C. rain gutter D. sag rods

______5. ______, a narrow trough or duct which collects rainwater from the
roof of a building and diverts it away from the structure, typically into
a drain.
A. Fascia board B. Gusset plate C. Rain gutter D. Sag rods
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Directions: Kindly read each item carefully and draw a check mark (/) on the
column that corresponds to your answer.
A Not
Skills A lot
little much
I can describe the different terms used in drawing
a roof truss.
I can identify the different parts of a truss.
I can appreciate the importance of a roof truss in
a structure.

LESSON

LESSON 4: DRAFTING STRUCTURAL LAYOUT AND DETAILS USING CAD

LO4.2 DRAFT STRUCTURAL FLOORS AND ROOF PLAN

LO4.2.9 TRUSS CONNECTION DETAILS

A roof truss is considered the most important key component in engineering

system in a building. They serve a critical function and design depends on
various factors. Without roof, buildings would be exposed to all kinds of
elements, rendering them completely useless.

Metal Roof Basics

Steel trusses of various designs rise from the topmost concrete roof
beam. The trusses are welded to stubs of rebar protruding through and well
anchored in the concrete roof beam (https://www.alphasteel.ph/roof-truss/).
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STEEL TRUSS
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COMMON TRUSS CONNECTION DETAILS

1. Drawing below
shows king post
connections with
the bottom chords
and diagonal web
members.

2. Drawing below
shows vertical and
diagonal web
members (strut)
welded connections
with the bottom
chords.

3. Drawing below
shows vertical web
member (strut)
welded connections
with the bottom
chords.
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4. Drawing below
shows the welded
truss connection of
top chords and king
post with C-purlins.

5. Drawing below
shows vertical and
diagonal web
members (strut)
welded connections
with the top chords.

6. Drawing below
shows the
connections between
the truss and fascia
board, and fascia
board to gutter, and
gutter to downspout.

A downspout, waterspout, downpipe, drain spout, drainpipe,[2] roof drain

pipe, is a pipe for carrying rainwater from a rain gutter. The purpose of which
is to allow water from a gutter to reach the ground without dripping or
splashing down the building structure. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downspout)
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The fascia board is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of
the roof. It is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses which caps
the end of rafters outside a building used to hold the rain gutter. The finished
surface below the fascia and rafters is called the soffit or eave.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia_(architecture)

Gusset plate is a plate for connecting trusses, beams and girders to

columns. A gusset plate can be fastened to a permanent member either by
bolts, rivets or welding or a combination of the three.

Rain gutter, a narrow trough or duct which collects rainwater from the roof
of a building and diverts it away from the structure, typically into a drain.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutter)

Sag rods are used to provide lateral support for the purlins (to prevent sag in
direction parallel to sloping roof due to vertical applied loads). They are
designed to support the component of roof loads parallel to the roof.

Directions: Choose one from connection detail above and draw it on a clean
piece of paper with full details and specifications.
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In your own understanding, what role does a truss play in a roof structure?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

A structure needs to have a strong component to function properly. One part

missing and the whole structure will be affected. As a learner, how will you
relate this to your learning style?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words/terms to complete the
statement.

1. A __________ plate can be fastened to a permanent member either by

bolts, rivets or welding or a combination of the three.
2. The finished surface below the fascia and rafters is called the __________.
3. The purpose of __________ which is to allow water from a gutter to reach
the ground without dripping or splashing down the building structure.
4. Without __________, buildings would be exposed to all kinds of elements,
rendering them completely useless.
5. The __________ is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses
which caps the end of rafters outside a building used to hold the rain
gutter.
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KEY TO CORRECTION

downspo 5. C
3. 4. D
or eave 3. A
2. soffit 2. C
1. gusset 1. B
TEST TEST
POST PRE-

REFERENCES:

Arriola C., Bermas D., Milambiling O., Guevarra Jr. V., Technology &
Livelihood Education ICT– Technical Drafting 10: Learner’s Material. Deped-
IMCS, 2013

AutoCAD 2018

https://www.alphasteel.ph/roof-truss/