The theory and practice of modern framed structures : designed for the use of schools, and for engineers in professional practice (1897)
Johnson, J. B. (John Butler), 1850-1902, Bryan, C. W. (Charles Walter), 1863-1927, Turneaure, Frederick Eugene, 1886- · New York : J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 337
tre of Girders for a through plate-girder span is neverless than 12 feet on straight track. The girders should be spaced so as to give at least 7 feetclear distance from the centre of the track to the inside edge of the flange plates if theyextend more than one foot above the rails, in order to… … ROOF TRUSSES. 313 CHAPTER XX.ROOF TRUSSES. 305. The Type of Truss most commonly used for shop, warehouse, and small train-shediron roofs is what is known as the Fink truss, shown in Fig. 353. It has proved to be a very
