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The bottom chord of the truss is under
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Tension
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The top chord of the truss is under
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Compression
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Q
Trusses can be built of
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Wood
Steel
Wood and steel combined
Concrete
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Wooden truss floor facts
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- The truss floor building ordinarily gives no outward indication of its presence
- The void between the floors can act as a reservoir for explosive carbon monoxide
- During a fire their presence may be disclosed by smoke showing through the wall at the floor line. This is less likely in brick veneered buildings
- They are prone to early collapse
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Steel truss fire facts
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- Steel trusses should be cooled by hose streams from a safe location. Do not worry about throwing water through smoke or wetting the contents
- When going into a defensive mode because of potential roof collapse, keep personnel well clear of doors and windows due it the blast of fire that may come out when the roof collapses
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