Question

In the queen-post truss, the joint at the head is formed due to the junction of two compression members and one tension member. This tension member is __________

(a) Tie beam

(b) Queen-post

(c) Straining sill

(d) Principal rafter

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Queen-post

The explanation: In the queen-post truss, the joint at the head is formed due to the junction of two compression members and one tension member. The two compression members are principal rafter and straining beam and the tension member is the queen-post.