Truss bridge

Duan, Lian

doi:10.1036/1097-8542.712890

Lian Duan

Last reviewed: March 2024

https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.712890

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Truss bridge, published June 2015

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Truss bridge

A bridge consisting of members arranged vertically in a triangular pattern, which provides stability and support. Truss bridges have been a staple type of steel bridge since the 1800s. A truss is actually a girder with a web of triangular openings and uses material very efficiently (Fig. 1). The top and…

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