| Title | लकड़ी की छत ट्रस - Lakadee Kee Chhat Tras (Timber Roof Truss)लकड़ी की छत ट्रस Lakadee Kee Chhat Tras |
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| Description | A structural framework of timber (काष्ठ - Kāshtha) members designed to support a roof. Species like teak (सागौन - Sāgaun) and sal (साल - Sāl) are preferred. Modulus of elasticity varies from 8-12 GPa. |
| Tags | Timber Wood Roof Truss Kāshtha |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-117239263-20-11-25-LE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/timber-roof-truss |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/timber-roof-truss |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Wood Structure |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern |
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| Sources | Forests (various locations) Timber mills |
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| Properties | Modulus of elasticity: 8-12 GPa Density: 0.5-0.8 g/cm³ Bending strength: 50-100 MPa Moisture content: 12-18% |
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| Uses | Roof support Spanning large distances |
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| Materials | लोहा - Lohā (Iron) fasteners Wood preservatives |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Residential Building |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Forest Research Institute (FRI) Publications | Technical Report | Timber properties and preservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Shree Ghanapathy Temple Wimbledon | Secondary | Roof | 100% |