Vierendeel truss
English
Etymology
Developed by Arthur Vierendeel, Belgian civil engineer.
Noun
Vierendeel truss (plural Vierendeel trusses)
- A truss-like structure whose members are not triangulated, but form rectangular openings; it is a frame with fixed joints that are capable of transferring and resisting bending moments.
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