The hammer beam truss is more complex than other truss types. It is a beautiful truss, however, and also has the advantage of using shorter pieces of wood. The truss is composed of the hammer beams (red), hammer posts (blue) …
Take a look at this gorgeous 16×24 hammer beam pavilion! Two bays create a beautiful repetition in the sculptural trusses of this structure. Though a bit more complex to cut and raise than a frame with common trusses, the result …
Throughout history in both Europe and the United States, many cathedrals were designed with variations of the Hammer Beam Truss. This design has a central arch and is more complex in nature than most other truss types. It lends a …
