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Long Span Trusses
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Long span trusses are 60 feet or greater in length. A long span truss can pose a greater risk to installers because the dimensions and weight of the truss itself can create instability, buckling and collapse of the truss if it is not handled, installed and braced properly. Long span trusses can be installed safely and efficiently but they require more detailed safety and handling measures than short span trusses. Avoid potential long span truss collapses and accidents by hiring a professional engineer to provide the temporary bracing plan and to supervise the erection process.
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| Long Span JOBSITE PACKAGE |
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The Long Span JOBSITE PACKAGE is a critical tool in helping component manufacturers to effectively fulfill their duty to educate and warn customers who will be installing long span trusses (which are 60 feet or more in length). Installing such trusses can be dangerous, and those involved need to be aware of the extra care required.
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| Long Span Truss Installation TTB |
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Learn the basics of safe and efficient long span truss installation. See photos of well braced projects and ways to speed up the installation process.
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| Building Component Safety Information Booklet |
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This updated booklet produced by the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and WTCA is the truss industry's new and improved guide for jobsite safety and truss performance. This 8.5" x 11" edition (3-hole punched and spiral bound) replaces BCSI 1-03 and includes the most current information regarding the handling, installation, restraining and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses.
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| Developing a Strategy for Long Span Truss Installation |
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This article from Structural Building Components Magazine describes a successful 80-ft clear span truss installation project. The trusses collapsed on the first two tries. The installers called in professional engineering supervision on the third try and found success by looking at the installation process in a new way.
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| Strategy for Long Span Truss Installation |
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Here are eight steps to the long span truss installation strategy as described in the above article from SBC Magazine.
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| Sample Jobsite Form for Long Span Information |
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This template in Microsoft® Excel provides truss manufacturers with a starting point for developing an enhanced risk management plan when providing long span trusses to customers.
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| Commentary for Permanent Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses |
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This document describes and clarifies situations where the Building Designer must specify and supply permanent bracing details for wood trusses.
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