In architecture , structural engineering or building, a
purlin (or historically purline, purloyne, purling, perling) is any longitudinal,
Kaynak: PurlinDepending on the type of station, the rings transmit load to the columns either by "wedged arches" or through
purlin s, forming a "column-
Kaynak: Deep column stationabove a room and to provide support for a roof. Truss es usually occur at regular intervals, linked by longitudinal timbers such as
purlin s.
Kaynak: Timber roof trussBattens may be oriented at right angles to the truss es or rafter s of a roof like
purlin s. They may be parallel to the slope of the roof
Kaynak: BattenA rafter can be reinforced with a strut, principal
purlin, collar beam, or rarely an auxiliary rafter (see below). Rafter types include:
Kaynak: RafterA comparable element in roof construction is a
purlin . Stability in steel building construction: The girt is commonly used as a stabilizing
Kaynak: GirtCommon features of these barns include a core structure composed of a steep gabled roof , supported by
purlin plates and anchor beam posts
Kaynak: Dutch barnIn the better sort of medieval roofs they are arched, and run from the principal rafters to catch the
purlin s. Chisholm | 1911 | p 708
Kaynak: Wind braceThe roof was sheathed with cedar shingles and had exposed log
purlin structure on the interior, which is a single room. The site features
Kaynak: Moran Bay Patrol CabinIt is a two story, heavy timber frame structure with queen post and
purlin roof framing. It was extensively renovated during the 19th
Kaynak: Lattingtown Baptist Church