- queen-post
- The two spaced vertical ties required for roofs of more than about 30 ft (ca 10 m) span, where the central support of the tie-beam by the king-post is insufficient.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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Queen-post — n. [Arch.] One of two suspending posts in a roof truss, or other framed truss of similar form. See {King post}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
queen post — n. Carpentry either of a pair of vertical posts set between the rafters and the base, or tie beam, of a truss, at equal distances from the apex: cf. KING POST … English World dictionary
queen post — queen′ post n. bui either of a pair of timbers or posts extending vertically upward from the tie beam of a roof truss or the like, one on each side of the center • Etymology: 1815–25 … From formal English to slang
Queen post — A queen post is a supporting post designed to span longer openings than a king post. A king post uses one central supporting post, whereas the queen post uses two.ArchitectureA queen post bridge has two uprights placed about one third of the way… … Wikipedia
queen post — noun vertical tie post in a roof truss • Hypernyms: ↑post * * * noun : one of two vertical tie posts in a truss (as of a roof) * * * either of a pair of timbers or posts extending vertically upward from the tie beam of a roof truss or the like,… … Useful english dictionary
Queen-Post — ♦ Pair of vertical posts standing on the tie beam and supporting the side purlins. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 414) Related terms: King Post … Medieval glossary
queen post roof — A timber roof having two queen posts but no king post … Dictionary of automotive terms
queen post truss — noun : queen truss … Useful english dictionary
queen post — noun Date: 1823 one of two vertical tie posts in a truss (as of a roof) … New Collegiate Dictionary
queen post — either of a pair of timbers or posts extending vertically upward from the tie beam of a roof truss or the like, one on each side of the center. [1815 25] * * * … Universalium
