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Introduction to Truss Loading Course Workbook

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A. Check this box to indicate that the girder is carrying a #1 hip truss. B. Type of #1 Hip controls how the concentrated load is calculated. It is important to select the proper type. C. Location where the #1 hip connects to the girder as measured from the end of the girder. D. Indicates which end of the girder to locate the load from the #1 hip. E. Once all fields are set properly, select the OK button to close the dialog box. 6. Select the Apply button and then the Done button to apply the load to the girder. Applied Loads: 1. Bottom chord triangulated load, located at left end of truss, is the load generated from the supported end jacks 2. 4371# concentrated load represents the load placed on the girder from the #1 hip girder. 3. 928.8 PLF bottom chord load represents the load placed on the girder from the 32' common trusses.

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