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Engineering · L2 · How Load Travels Through a Truss

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A load on the top chord spreads through compression and tension members down to the supports at each end.

by @openstemUpdated Engineering
🔺 Load pushes down on top chordTop chord members — compressionDiagonal members carry the load downDiagonal members carry the load downBottom chord members — tension🏗️ Supports at each end

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