Design of a Single Track, Through, Pin-Connected Pratt Truss: Span 150 Feet, 6 Panels, 25 Feet
Author
Blackford, Clyde Harmon
Subject
Bachelor of Science
Trusses -- Design and construction
Truss bridges -- Design and construction
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There are two pages labeled 32 and no page labeled 33. All pages have been scanned and included here. There is one blueprint included. It shows the design for a Platt truss and measures 38.5 inches wide and 24.5 inches tall. Design of a pin-connected, through Pratt railway truss of 150 feet span, 6 panels. The trusses are spaced 17 feet center to center. This design is made for all main members of truss but does not go into the detailing of upper chord splice, end bearing, and portal and sway bracing. [From Introduction]