Figure 3-6. Trusses with rating 20. (A) Complete break at a knot in lower
chord (has been repaired with splices top and bottom).
Figure 3-6. (B) Complete break at connector in lower chord and at a
spike knot.
Figure 3-6. (C) Failure of top chord due to decay. Roof leaks were
obviously present prior to replacement of the roof.
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