This drawing shows a steel king-post truss roof assembly with the main section, ridge, and several connection details below. The labels identify the roofing, purlin, rafters, bottom chord, king post, vertical web, and gusset plates. The lower views zoom in on different joints, including the ridge connection, the king-post joint, and the rafter-to-chord connections.
Author: Simone Sassoli
Simone Sassoli is an Architect and Construction Project Manager specializing in high-end retail, hospitality, and office projects across the United Kingdom and Europe, with experience delivering complex spaces for luxury brands and international clients.



















