What is a Pitched-Chord Truss typically used for?

A Pitched-Chord Truss is specifically designed to support structures such as sloping roofs. This type of truss has inclined members that meet at a central point and is engineered to carry the loads imposed by a roof that is not horizontal. The angles of the truss members help in effectively transferring these loads to the supporting walls or columns, ensuring stability and strength in structures where the roof design is meant to allow for drainage, aesthetics, or other architectural requirements.

Using a pitched chord truss is advantageous in designs where the roof needs to slope for reasons such as snow or water runoff, or to create a specific aesthetic appeal. The geometry of the truss allows it to maintain the necessary strength while minimizing the material used, thus contributing to a more economical construction process.