Brown truss
A Brown truss is a type of bridge truss, used in covered bridges. It is noted for its economical use of materials and is named after the inventor, Josiah Brown Jr., of Buffalo, New York, who patented it July 7, 1857, as US patent 17,722.
Interior structure of a covered bridge utilizing a Brown Truss structure. Diagram, white members are tension elements and may not be present | |
| Ancestor | Truss bridge, Kings Post Bridge |
|---|---|
| Related | None |
| Descendant | None |
| Carries | Pedestrians, livestock, vehicles |
| Span range | Medium |
| Material | wood planks |
| Movable | No |
| Design effort | medium |
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