roof truss; roof frame
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roof truss; roof frame; structural member supporting the roof covering
technicalTechnical term in architecture and structural engineering. Refers to the load-bearing framework that supports the roof, typically constructed from timber, steel, or reinforced concrete. Various geometric forms include triangular, trapezoidal, and arched configurations.
Zhè这
zuò座
lǎo老
fáng房
zi子
de的
wū屋
jià架
shì是
yòng用
yōu优
zhì质
mù木
cái材
jiàn建
zào造
de的
。
The roof truss of this old house was built with high-quality timber.
Gōng工
rén人
men们
zhèng正
zài在
diào吊
zhuāng装
gāng钢
jié结
gòu构
de的
wū屋
jià架
。
The workers are hoisting the steel roof trusses into place.
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Sān三
jiǎo角
xíng形
wū屋
jià架
bǐ比
píng平
dǐng顶
jié结
gòu构
gèng更
néng能
chéng承
shòu受
xuě雪
hè荷
zài载
。
Triangular roof trusses can bear snow loads better than flat roof structures.