Queen post
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A queen post is a tension member in a truss that can span longer openings than a king post truss. A king post uses one central supporting post, whereas the queen post truss uses two. Even though it is
Interior structure of a covered bridge that uses a queen-post structure
The queen posts are the second and third (from left) vertical posts visible in the photo, visibly thicker than the other posts.
Post (structural)
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A post is a main vertical or leaning support in a structure similar to a column or pillar, the term post generally refers to a timber but may be metal or stone. A stud in wooden or metal building cons
Queen post
…post, whereas the queen post truss uses two. Even though it is a tension member, rather than a compression member, they are commonly still called a post. A queen post is often confused with a queen strut, one of two compression members in roof framing which do not form a truss in the engineering sense…
Ashlar pieces are the short, vertical posts. Saint-André-d'Hébertot, France
Ridge posts extend to the ridge beams. Ridge post framing is a type of post and lintel framing from ancient times. A market hall in Chesnois-Auboncourt, Ardennes, France.
This corner post in a half-timbered (colombage) building is decoratively carved. Soultz-les-Bains, France.
B is an intermediate post, C is a window post G are studs which are interrupted by a brace (F) in a timber framed wall.