Types of Trusses

Pratt Type

Pratt type truss

Internal force in web members are tensile.

Howe Type

Howe type truss

Internal force in web members are compressive.

Comparison

  • Pratt type is cost efficient compared to Howe type
  • Howe type requires short and thick web members to be strong as Pratt type
Written by September 13, 2026 1 min read
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