APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND PLACEMENT OF TRUSS ASSEMBLIES

摘要

The present invention provides for an improved method of fabricating trusses (300). The improved trusses (300) are made from elongated tubular members forming the chords (306) and/or webs (308). A metal connector plate (500) is used to connect the chords (306) and webs (308) to form the truss (300). Further, modifications of the connector plates (500) are used to facilitate the connection of trusses (300) into truss assemblies. Additionally, other modifications of the connector plates are used to facilitate the connection of the trusses to the supporting structure (350).