Question

In a king-post truss, which of the following types of joints is used to join the king-post to the ends of principal rafters at its head?

(a) Dovetail joint

(b) Open and pin join

(c) Pin and tenoned joint

(d) Tenon and mortise joint

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(c) Pin and tenoned joint

In a king-post truss, the pin and tenoned joint is commonly used to join the king-post to the ends of the principal rafters at its head. This joint provides strength and stability to the truss structure.