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Scissors trusses

Scope note

Trusses used to support a pitched roof; the ties cross each other and are connected to the opposite rafters at an intermediate point along their length. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001923

Broader Terms used

<trusses by form>

Equivalent Terms used

scissors truss

Created

13yrs ago

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