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Q: A truss formed by joining two or more simple trusses is called–
  • A. Simple
  • B. Compound
  • C. Complex
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option B - Compound truss– This truss is formed by connecting 2 or more simple truss together. This type of truss is oftenly used to support loads acting over a larger span as it is cheaper to construct a lighter compound truss than a havier simple truss.
B. Compound truss– This truss is formed by connecting 2 or more simple truss together. This type of truss is oftenly used to support loads acting over a larger span as it is cheaper to construct a lighter compound truss than a havier simple truss.

Explanations:

Compound truss– This truss is formed by connecting 2 or more simple truss together. This type of truss is oftenly used to support loads acting over a larger span as it is cheaper to construct a lighter compound truss than a havier simple truss.