A
B
C
D
Figure 3-5. Trusses with rating
40. (A) Excessive deflection in
lower chord. (B) Leaning stacks
indicate differential roof deflec-
tion. (C) Severe decay in top
chord as evidenced by depression
of the surface, but no complete
failure. (D) Evidence of severe
decay in connector area and con-
sequent loss of holding power. (E)
Splits in a column such as this
require indepth study but may not
significantly affect the load-
E
carrying capacity.
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