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Howe truss

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Etymology

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Invented by William Howe in 1840.

Noun

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Howe truss (plural Howe trusses)

  1. A truss bridge consisting of chords, verticals, and diagonals whose vertical members are in tension and whose diagonal members are in compression.
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