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Howe truss [3 records]

Record 1 2011-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Beams and Girders
DEF

A truss whose vertical members take tension, and whose diagonal members are under compression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poutres métalliques
DEF

Poutres à treillis dont l'une des diagonales est tendue et l'autre comprimée dans chaque panneau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rough Carpentry
  • Metal Beams and Girders

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpenterie
  • Poutres métalliques

Spanish

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