This section is from the book "Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics", by Paul N. Hasluck. Also available from Amazon: Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics.
Fig. 1 shows part plan of trusses, ridge, and hips of a king-post roof. Fig. 2 shows the tusk tenon joint between the tie beams, with necessary straps and bolts; also the connection of king posts and straps and bolts at head and at C. Fig. 3 is part elevation of main truss, showing king post and section of tie beam of half truss. Fig. 4 is an isometric view of the lower ends of king posts and portions of tie beam.

Fig. 2.

Hipped End of a King-post Truss.

Fig. 3.

 
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