An Open Web metal pin conntected truss is a structural floor and/or roof component made by connecting metal tubes, usually in a triangular arrangement to wood top and bottom chords.
Key benifits are:
Truss profiles can be parallel, tapered, pitched and tapered, curved and crescent. Available depths are 14" minimum to 80"+.
Metal Pin Connected Open Web Trusses are manufucatered by Web Joist NW, Inc
Follow this link for load tables, design guide and standard details:
Project: Barkley Village, Bellingham, WA. 01/2009.
Scope: Heavy loaded open web floor trusses. Pitched and tapered open web truss roof system.