Any or various structural frames based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members subject only to longitudinal compression, tension or both
Simply put, a truss bridge is just a bridge built by trusses. Trusses are structural frames composed of triangular pieces/joints. So basically a truss bridge is just many triangular structural frames as a support for the bridge.
it is a hybrid between an arch bridge and truss bridge. so it is classified as an arch and truss
Glenville Truss Bridge was created in 1885.
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A truss is a diagonal brace which provides structural support for a bridge span by extending between a vertical member and the bridge span.
The type of bridges are: -truss bridge -arch bridge (truss arch bridge) -suspension bridge (suspension truss bridge) -cantilever bridge
the first Truss bridge was built by Palmer in 1811 in Philidelphia
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Fink-Type Truss Bridge was created in 1857.
Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge was created in 1888.