Truss

Triangular framework for structural support.

Overview

Truss construction uses steel or wood for triangular frameworks that support roofs and bridges.

Core Characteristics

• Strong and lightweight.
• Triangular stability.
• Versatile applications.

Notable Examples

• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889, iron truss).
• Golden Gate Bridge (USA, 1937, truss elements).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Structural focus.
• Infrastructural: Bridges.
• Structuralism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Gustave Eiffel, it advances structural engineering.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Structural Engineering (technique), Structuralism (theory), Framework (element), Modernism (movement)