A Howe truss is a type of truss that uses diagonal members that slope towards the center of the truss, while the vertical members are in tension. This design makes the diagonal members of the Howe truss bridge in compression, while the vertical web members are in tension. Howe trusses have a total of 6 triangles and 3 vertical posts, with 2 diagonal webs on each side.
The Howe Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-60’ (7.3-18.3 m) and overall heights of 4’-30’ (1.22-9.14 m). The thickness of wood trusses is commonly 1.5”, 3”, or 4.5” (3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm). Trusses have a pitch ratio typically between 1:1 to 1:6.
A Howe truss is a type of truss that uses diagonal members that slope towards the center of the truss, while the vertical members are in tension. This design makes the diagonal members of the Howe truss bridge in compression, while the vertical web members are in tension. Howe trusses have a total of 6 triangles and 3 vertical posts, with 2 diagonal webs on each side.
The Howe Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-60’ (7.3-18.3 m) and overall heights of 4’-30’ (1.22-9.14 m). The thickness of wood trusses is commonly 1.5”, 3”, or 4.5” (3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm). Trusses have a pitch ratio typically between 1:1 to 1:6.
