Figuring out which truss design is the strongest and why
If you're trying to figure out which truss design is the strongest for your next build, you've probably realized there isn't just one "magic" answer that fits every scenario. Whether you're a student building a popsicle stick bridge for a competition or a DIYer planning a shed roof, the "strongest" design usually depends on how the load is being applied. That said, some designs definitely have a leg up on the others when it comes to raw efficiency and weight-bearing capacity. ...