Hinged metal web for truss structures and method of making

摘要: A hinged metal web member for use in forming a truss or joist assembly. In one embodiment, the includes pair of leg members having connector plates at upper and lower end portions. Each plate has plurality teeth struck therefrom, with all extending from common side member. The are joined their portions by hinge which allows to be folded together shipping storage, then opened assume V configuration when joist, series such may hingedly connected provide assembly required length configuration. connection should sufficiently strong rigid allow utilized under conditions encountered assembly, yet pliable that snapped broken apart obtain desired length.