Bolted truss splice

A bolted truss splice comprising:

• a first truss comprising:
• a first force distribution bar that comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and an end surface;
• a first collection plate that extends over at least part of the first side surface of the first force distribution bar, the second side surface of the first force distribution bar and the end surface of the first force distribution bar;
• a first truss member having an end, a first side surface and a second side surface that is opposite the first side surface of the first truss member, wherein the first collection plate is attached to first side surface of the first truss member so that the first force distribution bar is proximate the end of the first truss member;
• and
• a second truss comprising:
• a second force distribution bar that comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and an end surface;
• a second collection plate that extends over at least part of the first side surface of the second force distribution bar, the second side surface of the second force distribution bar and the end surface of the second force distribution bar;
• a second truss member having an end, a first side surface and a second side surface that is opposite the first side surface of the second truss member, wherein the second collection plate is attached to the first side surface of the second truss member so that the second force distribution bar is proximate the end of the second truss member;
• a tension plate positioned beneath the first force distribution bar and the second force distribution bar;
• a first fastening mechanism configured to extend through the first collection plate, the first force distribution bar and the tension plate to retain the tension plate in engagement with the first truss member;
• and
• a second fastening mechanism configured to extend through the second collection plate, the second force distribution bar and the tension plate to retain the tension plate in engagement with the second truss member.

A bolted truss splice comprising:

• a first force distribution bar that comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and an end surface;
• a first collection plate that extends over at least part of the first side surface of the first force distribution bar, the second side surface of the first force distribution bar and the end surface of the first force distribution bar;
• a second force distribution bar that comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and an end surface;
• a second collection plate that extends over at least part of the first side surface of the second force distribution bar, the second side surface of the second force distribution bar and the end surface of the second force distribution bar;
• a tension plate positioned between the first force distribution bar and the second force distribution bar;
• a truss member having an end, a first side surface and a second side surface that is opposite the first side surface of the truss member, wherein the first collection plate is attached to first side surface of the truss member so that the first force distribution bar is proximate the end of the truss member and wherein the second collection plate is attached to the second side surface of the truss member so that the second force distribution bar is proximate the end of the truss member;
• and
• a fastening mechanism configured to extend through the first collection plate, the first force distribution bar, the second collection plate, the second force distribution bar and the tension plate to retain the tension plate in engagement with the truss member.