Roof trusses are exposed to different types of loads which are distributed over its length; however, truss analysis calls for simplifications of the load to be nodal.
Loads acting on a truss:
1. Dead Load – roofing, insulation, ceiling, purlins, etc. 2. Live Load – snow, people, etc. 3. Wind Load – windward or leeward; always perpendicular to the roof Analysis of Roof Truss Analysis of Roof Truss