Simple placement of the splice can have an impact on the final cost of a truss. In this example the top chord is longer that available product. Designer places a splice in a location considering available material lengths.
However, by shifting the splice nearer to the left end, when the moment from the overhang causes heavier material, the design can reduce the truss cost by about 5%.
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