roof truss system
[ruf trəs ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: roof truss systems
sistema de tesoura de telhado
1. A structural framework composed of interconnected beams and members designed to support the roof load and distribute weight to the walls and foundation of a building
The roof truss system in this house was engineered to withstand heavy snow loads.
O sistema de tesoura de telhado desta casa foi projetado para suportar cargas pesadas de neve.
2. An assembly of triangular or geometric structural elements that form the main support structure of a roof
Modern roof truss systems are often prefabricated in factories for faster construction.
Os sistemas de tesoura de telhado modernos são frequentemente pré-fabricados em fábricas para construção mais rápida.
In Brazil, roof truss systems are increasingly being prefabricated and imported, particularly in São Paulo's construction industry. The terminology varies between technical professionals and construction workers, with engineers preferring 'estrutura de cobertura' while workers use simpler terms. In the USA, truss systems are fundamental to modern residential construction, while in Brazil, traditional timber framing methods coexist with modern engineered truss systems, particularly in the southern states where snow and weather demands are higher.
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