Code of practice for structural use of timber - Part 8: design, fabrication and installation of prefabricated timber roof trusses using toothed metal plate connectors
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for the design, fabrication and installation of prefabricated timber roof trusses using toothed metal plate connectors. It is applicable to the design, fabrication and installation of prefabricated timber roof trusses within the following general limitations:
a) Maximum clear span 16 m;
b) Maximum recommended truss spacing of:
i) 1 220 mm, for concrete tiles; and
ii) 1 830 mm, for metal sheet roofs.
c) Maximum design wind speed of 35.2 m/s.
