Author(s)

Ylva Sandin

Abstract

In Sweden, roof trusses in churches all over the country form a large and interesting category of ancient wood constructions that is relatively unexplored. Today, lack of knowledge about these constructions threaten their existence, as they are often radically changed or even demolished when churches are being restored. Morup church in Halland, Sweden, has been examined as a representative example of a particular type of churche with a wide nave and a relatively flat roof. Morup church has been examined on site and the structural behaviour of the roof trusses has been investigated. Research on historical roof trusses in Swedish churches The great number of historical timber roof trusses preserved in Swedish chur- ches form a rich material for studies in the development of carpentry from the 12th century and onwards. Unfortunately, today, roof constr

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