Truss
part · 1840 · Industrial Revolution
A lattice structure of triangles (Howe, Pratt).
What it is made of
- Beam — has part. Members.
Principles and materials it uses
- Newton’s laws — uses. A triangle is a rigid shape.
- Wood — is made of. Early trusses were wooden.
- Wrought iron — is made of. Then — wrought iron.
Where it is used
- Geodesic dome — is part of. A triangular grid.
- Eiffel Tower — is part of. Lattice trusses.
- Retractable roof — is part of. Trusses.
- Space frame — is part of. Space trusses.
- Truss bridge — is part of. Trusses.