Truss Collection (#2)

Interior of the Romanesque Church of Saint John the Baptist in Mensano, near Colle Val d'Elsa. Colle di Val D'Elsa Mensano, Church of Saint John the Baptist Church Romanesque, Middle Ages

Left aisle of the Monreale Cathedral in Palermo. Monreale Cathedral Nave Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1174-1176

Interior of the Cathedral of Monreale in Palermo Monreale Cathedral Nave Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:1174-1176

Interior of the Monreale Cathedral in Palermo. Monreale Cathedral Nave Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1174-1176

View of the interior of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence. The photograph shows the nave, parts of the side aisles and the apse with glass windows

The interior of the church of Santa Caterina in Pisa, showing the open trussed rafter roof of the nave Pisa church of Santa Caterina Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Smiths working in a furnace of Montecatini Terme Montecatini - Terme. Date of Photograph:1926

Interior view of the Basilica of S. Croce, Florence, work by Arnolfo di Cambio. The photo was taken from the central nave towards the presbytery

The Salone degli Arazzi (tapestry room) in the Museo Civico of Pisa Pisa Museo Civico, Salone degli Arazzi. Date of Photograph:1928

Detail of the ceiling of the central nave, in the Abbey of Ripoli, Florence Florence Abbey of Ripoli Ceiling Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1933

Detail of the ceiling of the central nave, in the Church of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of Santa Croce. Ceiling Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence with the detail of the left nave. Florence Basilica of Santa Croce Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The interior of the Cathedral of Chiusi, Basilical complex with three naves divided by columns taken from Roman buildings in the area

Interior of St.Francis'Church, in Siena Siena St.Francis Church Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Interior of the church of San Miniato al Monte in Florence Florence Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1938 ca

A chapel or isolated sick room in the infirmary of the Hospital of the Knights, now location of the Archaeological Museum, in Rhodes Greece Rhodes, Hospital of the Knights Museum Revival styles

The infirmary of the Hospital of the Knights, now location of the Archaeological Museum, in Rhodes. Several cells, perhaps isolated sick rooms, open onto the sides of the two aisles Greece Rhodes

Interior of the Basilica of S. Croce, Florence, work by Arnolfo di Cambio. The photo was taken from the central nave towards the presbytery. Tombstones are visible

A side aisle of the Basilica di Sant'Elia (Basilica di Sant'Anastasio) in Castel Sant'Elia, near Viterbo, in Lazio Castel Sant'Elia Church of Sant'Elia Church Romanesque

Woodstock, Vermont, USA Middle Covered Bridge

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, TN, USA

Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo) or International Bridge, Tianjin (Tientsin), China. First known as the French Bridge, and later renamed Chiang Kai-shek Bridge

Great Hall, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes
Great Hall with its wooden frame, at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Barn, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Barn, with timber frame, formerly a lay brothers building, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard, in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, Grand Est

From Steel Gridded Nadir
Dr. Akira TAKAUE

Dom Luis I Bridge crossing River Douro with Vila Nova de Gaia lit up at night, Porto, Portugal
Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, looking towards the 17th Century monastery

Viaduct at Redondela, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
A Steam Train crossing the Viaduct at Vigo Bay, Redondela, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Date: 1910s

Girl tweaking the moustache of corpulent man (colour photo)
3093004 Girl tweaking the moustache of corpulent man (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl tweaking the moustache of corpulent man)

Four trusses on tower (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831450 Four trusses on tower (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Figure and two trusses in niches of Tower of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831449 Figure and two trusses in niches of Tower of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Veterinary Appliances (litho)
6021381 Veterinary Appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterinary Appliances)

Going to Market (b / w photo)
6005847 Going to Market (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Market)

Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues
2831452 Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues
2831451 Four trusses in north porch (originally supporting statues) of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Truss against pillar in south west angle, near the organ of St Mary Redcliffe
2831446 Truss against pillar in south west angle, near the organ of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Triangles
Greetje van Son

Tokyo International Forum
Daniel Viñe

The Chinese Seamens hostel in St. George Square, Liverpool which is the subject to a debate as to pull it down and re-develop the site

The Garden Bridge, Shanghai, China
The Garden (Waibaidu) Bridge, Shanghai, China - the only surviving example of a camelback truss bridge, in China - aerial view. Date: circa 1920s

Raised heel truss on roof, close-up

Scissor truss on roof, close-up

The Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge spans the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, Georgia
The bow-shaped Bridge of Peace pedestrian bridge, illuminated at dusk spanning the Mtkvari (Kura) River connecting Rike Park and Old Tbilisi; Tbilisi, Georgia

Alexandra Bridge crossing the Ottawa River, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Alexandra Bridge, an interprovincial bridge across the Ottawa River between Ontario and Quebec; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

The famous Forth Bridge over Firth of Forth at low tide at South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

The famous Forth Bridge over Firth of Forth at South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Illustration depicting a family of peasants trussing hay for the London market. Dated 19th Century

Fog Hovers Over The Columbia River; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Jacque Cartier Bridge Illuminated At Dusk; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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"Truss: A Journey through Time and Structures" Step into the world of trusses, where craftsmanship and innovation intertwine. Joseph Gray and Sons, Surgical Instrument Makers, Truss Works, and Star Works in Boston Street were pioneers in creating intricate trusses that stood the test of time. Their trade card from 1890 showcases their dedication to precision. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves on the Astoria-Megler truss bridge spanning the majestic Columbia River in Oregon. This engineering marvel connects communities while showcasing the beauty of a well-designed truss structure. In Shanghai's Waibaidu Bridge, also known as Garden Bridge, we witness another stunning example of a truss bridge. Its elegant design captivates visitors as they stroll along its pathways, admiring both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Not limited to bridges alone, trusses have found their place in various architectural wonders. The Ashton Gate Dolman Stand Roof Extension stands tall with R. W. Smiths' patent truss bridge supporting it effortlessly, and is a testament to how these structures can enhance our built environment. But it's not just large-scale constructions that benefit from trusses; even our homes reap rewards. Insulation in house lofts or roof spaces acts like a protective shield against heat loss and climate challenges. By insulating your loft space effectively, you contribute towards energy conservation and combatting climate change. A man meticulously measures insulation depth in a house loft or roof space—a reminder that every small step counts when it comes to saving energy and preserving our planet for future generations. Across oceans lies Tianjin's Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo) or International Bridge—an emblematic symbol connecting cultures through sturdy ironwork arches supported by intricate steel-trussed beams—showcasing unity amidst diversity.