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 397
Fig. 382. 370. Riveted Pony Truss Swing Bridges. … 1 r ji Fig. 383. of riveted members. The lower chord at B being at all times under compression, a butt jointcan be used, with such splicing as is ordinarily used for such joints. The great saving in thisdesign is in the facility with which the coupling at A can be made in the field. The wheelsIV…