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king post

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king post
n. Architecture
A supporting post extending vertically from a crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss.
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king post
king post roof
king post
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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a vertical post connecting the apex of a triangular roof truss to the tie beam Also called joggle post Compare queen post
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Noun1.king postking post - post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss
post - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"


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The atrium itself is a grand, multi-level space covered by a space-frame roof that is stiffened by a dramatic king post truss made of turned fir logs held together with steel tension rods and connectors.
Central focus: now near completion, this mixed-use building boldly ... by The Architectural Review
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