Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jack-truss
noun
/dʒæk trʌs/
Definition
A type of truss that serves as a support for the main structure and is usually employed in roof construction.
Examples
- The builders used a jack-truss for additional support in the roof design.
- In the new bridge construction, jack-trusses ensured the stability of the main span.
Meaning
Jack-trusses are smaller trusses that usually support the larger main trusses, providing additional structural integrity to roofs and bridges.
Synonyms
- support truss
- auxiliary truss
- brace truss
