Truss - Vaulted, Barrel

Truss - Vaulted, Barrel

Scaled set of elevation and diagram drawings of Barrel Vaulted Truss
Description
Description

A barrel vaulted truss is a type of truss that is used to create a barrel-shaped ceiling. It is made up of a series of sloping top chords and a barrel-shaped bottom chord. The top chords are connected to the bottom chord at regular intervals, and the entire structure is supported by a series of posts or columns. Barrel vaulted trusses are often used in churches, cathedrals, and other large buildings. They can also be used in residential homes to create a unique and dramatic ceiling.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Barrel Vaulted 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.

Series of illustrations of Barrel Vaulted Truss seen from views with varied sizes
Series of illustrations of Barrel Vaulted Truss seen from views with varied sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

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Height:
4’-30’ | 1.22-9.14 m
Width:
Depth:
1.5”, 3”, 4.5” | 3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm
Length:
24’-60’ | 7.3-18.3 m
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Pitch Ratio: 1:1 to 1:6

Materials:
Wood or steel
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Drawings include:

Barrel Vaulted Truss elevations (various sizes), diagrams

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