CONVENTIONAL ROOF FRAMING - PRINCIPLES THAT BRING GOOD DESIGN.

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Abstract:

It is important to have an appreciation of the principles that should be followed in obtaining framing arrangements that will provide adequate strength. Two principles must be followed to obtain adequate roof strength the rafters must be strong enough so they will not break in bending, and the rafters must be prevented from spreading apart when the roof is loaded with snow. Author

Author(s):
Hansen, A. T.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO) DIV OF BUILDING RESEARCH
Descriptive Note:
Housing note,
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Canadian Builder, v14 n2 p46-48 Feb 64.
Pagination:
0004

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HN-16
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ROOFS, CONSTRUCTION, BUILDINGS, HOUSING(DWELLINGS), STRENGTH(PHYSIOLOGY), STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, SNOW, LOADS(FORCES), CANADA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
*RAFTERS
Report Date:
1964 Feb 01