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In the queen-post truss, the joint at the head is formed due to the junction of two compression members and one tension member. This tension member is __________(a) Tie beam(b) Queen-post(c) Straining sill(d) Principal rafterI got this question at a job interview.This interesting question is from Trussed Roofs in division Roofing Materials of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct answer is (b) Queen-post

The explanation: In the queen-post truss, the joint at the head is formed due to the JUNCTION of TWO COMPRESSION MEMBERS and one tension member. The two compression members are principal rafter and straining beam and the tension member is the queen-post.



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