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The design of light wood roof trusses for Indonesia, for use in low cost housing construction

AuthorTamin, Zulkarnain
Call NumberAIT RSPR no. HS-85-05
Subject(s)Roofs
Public housing--Indonesia

NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractA Part of house construction is the roof support which are trusses. As the material for this construction could use timber or steel. In Indonesia, timber is plentiful and easy to find. Therefore in this research we prepare a manual to work with light wood roof trusses in Indonesia for low cost housing. This manual shows which type of trusses are better for low cost housing and what fastening should be used for cheaper construction, and also which wood species is to be used. The aim of this research is to make available to unskilled or semi-skilled labourers assistance in selecting the appropriate sizes of trusses for low cost housing in Indonesia.
Year1985
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Environment, Resources, and Development
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSHuman Settlement (HS)
Chairperson(s)Etherington, A. Bruce ;
Examination Committee(s)Tips, Walter E. J. ;Paul Chamniern Vorratnchaiphan ;
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1985


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