Abstract: A wooden truss structure comprises upper and lower chords, each of which is grooved on the side facing the opposite chord. A web member formed of sheet material, such as plywood, interconnects the chords and fits within the chord grooves. At the web/groove interface, the webs are scalloped to provide alternating alignment guide areas and glue vent areas which extend above the interface and allow the escape of excess glue from the groove. The scalloping, in addition to venting the glue line, forms individual, pressurized glue pockets which assure even glue distribution. The scalloping is preferably provided by pressing the wood web material to compress it at the glue vent areas and thus permit the web member, due to its memory, to expand after contact with the glue. This expansion pressurizes the glue pockets and forces glue from the joint area into the wood further enhancing the expansion process. The web is rigidly bonded to the chord members, all while being aligned by the alignment guide portion.

Abstract: A cylindrical resilient plastic bushing having a central bore fits coaxially within the wooden chord openings of a single or double chord truss joist. The bushing bores are sized to receive the metal pins of the joist which fasten the metal webs to the chord section. The insertion of the pin slightly expands the resilient bushing thereby providing for a full fit of the pin within the bushing and securely locking the bushing within the chord. The bushing distributes the shear and compression loads over the wooden chords and absorbs vibrations acting on the truss.

Abstract: A wooden truss structure comprises upper and lower chords, each of which is grooved on the side facing the opposite chord. A web member formed of sheet material, such as plywood, interconnects the chords and fits within the chord grooves. At the web/groove interface, the webs are scalloped to provide alternating alignment guide areas and glue vent areas which extend above the interface and allow the escape of excess glue from the groove. The scalloping, in addition to venting the glue line, forms individual, pressurized glue pockets which assure even glue distribution. The scalloping is preferably provided by pressing the wood web material to compress it at the glue vent areas and thus permit the web member, due to its memory, to expand after contact with the glue. This expansion pressurizes the glue pockets and forces glue from the joint area into the wood further enhancing the expansion process. The web is rigidly bonded to the chord members, all while being aligned by the alignment guide portion.

Abstract: A truss support connector for attaching a truss joist to a supporting wall or horizontal member in the construction of buildings and various structures. The truss joist includes a top chord and a bottom chord which are connected by series of horizontally spaced diagonal web members. The truss support connector comprises an angle member connected to a strengthening member. The angle member is used to connect the truss joist to the supporting wall at the longitudinal ends of the top or bottom chord while the strengthening member is located in a vertical slot in the longitudinal ends of the top or bottom chord and extends from the angle member along the chord, receiving two of the ends of the spaced web members adjacent the support or supporting wall. The strengthening member additionally provides a web plate or series of web plates for connecting the web members to the chords.