Question

Draw neat sketch of king post truss

Answer 1

king post (or king-post or kingpost) is a central vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs, working in tension to support a beam below from a truss apex above (whereas a crown post, though visually similar, supports items above from the beam below).

In aircraft design a strut called a king postacts in compression, similarly to an architectural crown post. Usage in mechanical plant and marine engineering differs again, as noted below.

Architecture

King post truss

History

Norman truss

Aviation

Mechanical plant

Marine engineering

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Last edited 9 months ago by Oshwah

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