A central vertical post which stands on a collar beam and rises to the apex of a roof to support a ridge piece.
The middle post standing at the apex of a King Post Truss. Also called "Joggle Post."
A vertical supporting post between the apex of a triangular truss and the base, or tie beam, as at the ridge of a roof.
Vertical roof beam joining the tie beam to the ridge above.
post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss
Vertical posts, usually in pairs, to which the ship's cargo cranes are attached.
Vertical web at the centre of a gable truss, or the vertical web at the end of a half gable truss.
Vertical web at the center of a common or gable truss, or the vertical web at the end of a mono truss.
a strong post for derrick; also known as samson post
In a roof system, the member placed vertically between the center of the horizontal tie beam at the lower end of the rafters and the ridge, or apex of the inclined rafters.
A vertical support that transfers weight from the ridge beam to the end walls or the joists.
A central, vertical post extending from the bent plate or girt to the junction of the rafters.
Vertical framing piece in the center of a roof, extending from the middle of a tie beam up to the apex of two joined rafters, creating a truss.
