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Episode 31 - Truss me

The Structural Engineering Podcast

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The Lenticular Trust: A Unique Type of Bridge Truss

Learn about the lenticular trust, a lens-shaped truss used in bridges, with arched cords, vertical members, x-bracing, and a bridge deck located at the lowest point of the bottom cord. This chapter also explores the lenticular pony truss and its history dating back to 1823.

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