Truss

Structural framework.

Overview

Trusses, using wood or steel, are triangular frameworks supporting roofs and bridges globally.

Core Characteristics

• Triangular load distribution.
• Lightweight, strong structure.
• Versatile applications.

Notable Examples

• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889).
• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th–21st century.
• Civic, Commercial: Bridges, buildings.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enables large-span structures.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Steel Construction (technique), Structural Engineering (theory), Framework (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History