King post - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 06:01, 9 May 2023

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−	King post is a term used ~~in construction~~ to describe structural elements that rely on a ~~singular~~ or key structural member, particularly in traditional timber framing. The term is used ~~within~~ timber and steel structural design to describe ~~a type of truss called~~ a king post truss (other variations of king strut truss and queen post truss are shown above).	+	King post is a term used to describe structural elements that rely on a single or key structural member, particularly in traditional timber framing. The term is commonly used in timber and steel structural design to describe a king post truss (other variations of a king strut truss and queen post truss are shown above).

−	It is also used to describe a type of wall ~~design; king~~ post walls are often used in below ground foundation or retaining wall design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles, with a series of posts with infill between, see image below.	+	It is also used to describe a type of wall construction. King post walls are often used in below ground foundation or retaining wall design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles, with a series of posts with infill between, see image below.

−	The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners~~, a~~ queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, ~~block~~ or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.	+	The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners. A queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, blocks or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.

	[[File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg]]		[[File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg]]
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	= King post truss =		= King post truss =

−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex (see above). The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it~~, this~~ helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lie at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post.	+	A king post truss comprises a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex (see above). The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it. This helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lie at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post.

−	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is ~~also~~ similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.	+	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.

	[[File:King_post_wall_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_wall_900.jpg]]		[[File:King_post_wall_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_wall_900.jpg]]
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	= King post wall =		= King post wall =

−	King post walls contain main columns (king posts or soldiers) installed in equal spaces at a few ~~metres,~~ along a construction line~~, the~~ space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall (see above). Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions and it is a common construction method.	+	King post walls contain main columns (king posts or soldiers) installed in equal spaces at a few metre centres along a construction line. The space between is filled with concrete panels, blocks, brick or stone and acts as a retaining wall (see above). Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions and it is a common construction method.

−	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground.	+	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus are also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground.

−	One infamous example of this kind of wall design was employed in the earlier construction of the Berlin wall ~~earlier~~ (which is also sometime used to describe this type of construction method). The posts or soldiers being driven into the ground and then the concrete reinforced panels infilling the gaps between creating the above ground wall, which was later supplemented by the free standing concrete panel wall system more readily associated with the Berlin wall.	+	One infamous example of this kind of wall design was employed in the earlier construction of the Berlin wall (which is also sometime used to describe this type of construction method). The posts or soldiers being driven into the ground and then the concrete reinforced panels infilling the gaps between creating the above ground wall, which was later supplemented by the free standing concrete panel wall system more readily associated with the Berlin wall.

	The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.		The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* Bearing capacity.
	* Braced frame.		* Braced frame.
	* Building foundations.		* Building foundations.
−	* Compensated foundation.
−	* Continuous flight auger piles.
	* Domestic roofs.		* Domestic roofs.
	* Driven piles.		* Driven piles.
	* Footings.		* Footings.
−	* Geothermal pile foundations.
−	* Ground anchor.
−	* How deep should foundations be?
−	* How to design a pad foundation.
	* Long span roof.		* Long span roof.
−	* Micropiles.
−	* Pad foundation.
	* Pitched roof.		* Pitched roof.
	* Portal frame.		* Portal frame.
	* Purlins.		* Purlins.
	* Pile foundations.		* Pile foundations.
−	* Principles of foundations.
	* Raft foundation.		* Raft foundation.
−	* Rubble trench foundation.
−	* Screw pile foundations.
−	* Stepped foundation.
−	* Strip foundation.
	* Structural steelwork.		* Structural steelwork.
	* Strut.		* Strut.
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	* Timber engineered structural frames.		* Timber engineered structural frames.
	* Timber roof.		* Timber roof.
−	* Timber framed buildings and fire.
−	* Timber post and beam construction.
−	* Timber preservation.
−	* Trench.
−	* Trench fill foundation.
	* Truss		* Truss
	* Types of frame.		* Types of frame.

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−	[[File:~~King post and strut and queen 900~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:King_post_and_strut_and_queen_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_and_strut_and_queen_900.jpg]]

	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular or key structural member, particularly in traditional timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (other variations of king strut truss and queen post truss are shown above).		King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular or key structural member, particularly in traditional timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (other variations of king strut truss and queen post truss are shown above).
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	The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners, a queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.		The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners, a queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.

−	[[File:~~King post highlighted 900~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_highlighted_900.jpg]]

	= King post truss =		= King post truss =

−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it, this helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lie at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post.	+	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex (see above). The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it, this helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lie at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post.

	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.		A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.

−	[[File:~~King post wall 900~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:King_post_wall_900.jpg\|link=File:King_post_wall_900.jpg]]

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =

−	King post walls contain main columns (king posts or soldiers) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along a construction line, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions and it is a common construction method.	+	King post walls contain main columns (king posts or soldiers) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along a construction line, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall (see above). Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions and it is a common construction method.

	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground.		Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground.

Editor at 04:58, 9 May 2023

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−	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular structural member, particularly in timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (~~as opposed to a~~ queen post truss).	+	[[File:King post and strut and queen 900.jpg]]
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		+	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular or key structural member, particularly in traditional timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (other variations of king strut truss and queen post truss are shown above).

−	It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation or retaining wall design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles, with a series of posts with infill between	+	It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation or retaining wall design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles, with a series of posts with infill between, see image below.

	The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners, a queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.		The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners, a queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.
		+
		+	[[File:King post highlighted 900.jpg]]

	= King post truss =		= King post truss =
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	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.		A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.

−	[[File:King post ~~and strut and queen~~ 900.jpg]]	+	[[File:King post wall 900.jpg]]

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =

−	King post walls contain main columns (king posts) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along ~~the line of~~ a ~~retaining wall~~, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions.	+	King post walls contain main columns (king posts or soldiers) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along a construction line, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions and it is a common construction method.

−	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.	+	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground.

−	~~[[File:King post~~ wall ~~900~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	One infamous example of this kind of wall design was employed in the earlier construction of the Berlin wall earlier (which is also sometime used to describe this type of construction method). The posts or soldiers being driven into the ground and then the concrete reinforced panels infilling the gaps between creating the above ground wall, which was later supplemented by the free standing concrete panel wall system more readily associated with the Berlin wall.
		+
		+	The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.		A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.
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		+	[[File:King post and strut and queen 900.jpg]]

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =
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	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.		Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.
		+
		+	[[File:King post wall 900.jpg]]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

Editor at 09:27, 8 May 2023

2023-05-08T09:27:18Z

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	King post walls contain main columns (king posts) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along the line of a retaining wall, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions.		King post walls contain main columns (king posts) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along the line of a retaining wall, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions.

−	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, ~~king post~~ pile walls or retaining walls.	+	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, or pile walls, soldier walls or just retaining walls.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

Editor at 04:35, 8 May 2023

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−	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular structural member, particularly in timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (as opposed to a queen post truss). It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles. The term king ~~closure~~ (or ~~closer~~) is used in ~~masonry to describe~~ a bricklaying technique ~~in building~~ corners. The term king ,may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds~~, it~~ is also used in the phrase king pin, ~~though this~~ is most commonly associated with automobile engineering.	+	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular structural member, particularly in timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (as opposed to a queen post truss).
		+
		+	It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation or retaining wall design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles, with a series of posts with infill between
		+
		+	The term king closer (or closure) is a type of cant brick used in a bricklaying technique to finish internal corners, a queen closer similarly is a cut brick or brick bat. The term king, may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds. It is also used in the phrase king pin, which is most commonly associated with automobile engineering but also a specific connection of a bicycle frame.

	= King post truss =		= King post truss =

Editor at 20:24, 7 May 2023

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	= King post truss =		= King post truss =

−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it, this helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts ~~lies~~ at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post. A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.	+	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it, this helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lie at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post.
		+
		+	A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =

−	King post walls contain main columns (king posts) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along the line of a retaining wall, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions. Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, king post pile walls or retaining walls.	+	King post walls contain main columns (king posts) installed in equal spaces at a few metres, along the line of a retaining wall, the space in between is filled with concrete panels, blocks or stone and acts as a retaining wall. Specification for king post walls can be found in the British standards or Eurocode 7 for temporary or permanent conditions.
		+
		+	Generally the king posts are driven into the ground, thus also referred to as king piles, and connected with a beam, to form H shapes, as such one might refer to the lower half as king piles and the upper half as king posts. The upper part of the H structure is normally then in filled with precast concrete panels and may sit above ground, as was the case in the earlier designs used in the construction of the Berlin wall (also sometime used to describe this construction method). The same design approach may also be entirely back filled and located underground for the construction of retaining walls, often referred to as king post piles, king post pile walls or retaining walls.
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
		+
		+	* Bearing capacity.
		+	* Braced frame.
		+	* Building foundations.
		+	* Compensated foundation.
		+	* Continuous flight auger piles.
		+	* Domestic roofs.
		+	* Driven piles.
		+	* Footings.
		+	* Geothermal pile foundations.
		+	* Ground anchor.
		+	* How deep should foundations be?
		+	* How to design a pad foundation.
		+	* Long span roof.
		+	* Micropiles.
		+	* Pad foundation.
		+	* Pitched roof.
		+	* Portal frame.
		+	* Purlins.
		+	* Pile foundations.
		+	* Principles of foundations.
		+	* Raft foundation.
		+	* Rubble trench foundation.
		+	* Screw pile foundations.
		+	* Stepped foundation.
		+	* Strip foundation.
		+	* Structural steelwork.
		+	* Strut.
		+	* Ties.
		+	* Timber.
		+	* Timber engineered structural frames.
		+	* Timber roof.
		+	* Timber framed buildings and fire.
		+	* Timber post and beam construction.
		+	* Timber preservation.
		+	* Trench.
		+	* Trench fill foundation.
		+	* Truss
		+	* Types of frame.
		+	* Types of timber.

−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]]

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−	King post is a term ~~often~~ used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular structural member. The term is used within ~~engineering phraseology~~ to describe a type or truss called a king post truss (as opposed to a queen post truss). It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation design, ~~and may~~ also be referred to as king piles or soldier piles. ~~King~~ closure (or closer) is used in masonry to describe ~~the~~ building corners. The term king may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams, it is also used in the phrase king pin, though this is most commonly associated with automobile engineering.	+	King post is a term used in construction to describe structural elements that rely on a singular structural member, particularly in timber framing. The term is used within timber and steel structural design to describe a type of truss called a king post truss (as opposed to a queen post truss). It is also used to describe a type of wall design; king post walls are often used in below ground foundation design, also referred to as king piles or soldier piles. The term king closure (or closer) is used in masonry to describe a bricklaying technique in building corners. The term king ,may also be used to describe oversized building elements such king size bricks, block or beams as well as other items such as beds, it is also used in the phrase king pin, though this is most commonly associated with automobile engineering.

	= King post truss =		= King post truss =

−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts ~~much~~ like a key stone in an arch, with the bottom of the post ~~lifting~~ the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing ~~down upon~~ it, ~~to permit a~~ greater ~~span~~ with a smaller ~~section~~. ~~A pair of struts are often fitted~~ between the ~~base~~ of the ~~king~~ post and the principal rafters, ~~common rafters~~ are ~~typically~~ supported at the ~~apex~~ by a ridge beam also ~~jointed into~~ the king post. A king strut is part of a similar truss ~~but has~~ a horizontal cross beam at ~~the~~ top ~~connection~~ the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam.	+	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts like a key stone in a masonry arch, with the bottom of the post supporting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing on it, this helps achieve greater spans with smaller timber sections. Struts lies at angles between the middle of the post and the principal rafters, which in turn are supported at the top by a ridge beam which is also joined to the king post. A king strut is part of a very similar truss with the only difference being a horizontal cross beam at its top end connecting to the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam and no central post.

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =

Editor at 08:23, 7 May 2023

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−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts much like a key stone in an arch, with the bottom of the post lifting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing down upon it, to permit a greater span with a smaller section. A pair of struts are often fitted between the base of the king post and the principal rafters~~. Common~~ rafters are typically supported at the apex by a ridge beam also jointed into the king post. A queen post truss is similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam.	+	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts much like a key stone in an arch, with the bottom of the post lifting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing down upon it, to permit a greater span with a smaller section. A pair of struts are often fitted between the base of the king post and the principal rafters, common rafters are typically supported at the apex by a ridge beam also jointed into the king post. A king strut is part of a similar truss but has a horizontal cross beam at the top connection the rafters. A queen post truss is also similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam.

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Editor at 08:15, 7 May 2023

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−	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts much like a key stone in an arch, with the bottom of the post lifting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing down upon it, to permit a greater span with a smaller section. A pair of struts are often fitted between the base of the king post and the principal rafters. Common rafters are typically supported at the apex by a ridge beam also jointed into the king post.	+	A king post truss comprises of a single horizontal tie beam, a pair of principal rafters and the central vertical king post into which the principal rafters are jointed at the apex. The top of the king post acts much like a key stone in an arch, with the bottom of the post lifting the middle of the tie beam, rather than bearing down upon it, to permit a greater span with a smaller section. A pair of struts are often fitted between the base of the king post and the principal rafters. Common rafters are typically supported at the apex by a ridge beam also jointed into the king post. A queen post truss is similar but has two posts spaced at the centre of the truss with a cross beam creating a square frame above the tie beam.

	= King post wall =		= King post wall =