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Burr Truss

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This Place in History: Cambridge Junction Bridge

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Longwood Covered Bridge is a historic Burr Arch Truss covered bridge located Connersville, Indiana

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Fly Through, Around and Over Wehr Covered Bridge | DJI Phantom

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Truss forces introduction

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Dellville Covered Bridge

The Burr Arch Truss—or, simply, Burr Truss or Burr Arch—is a combination of an arch and a multiple kingpost truss design. It was invented in 1804 by Theodore Burr, patented on April 3, 1817, and used in bridges, usually covered bridges.