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 401
stern Railway over the Red River atGarland City. The bridge was built from C. Shaler Smiths plans. 362 MODERN FRAMED STRUCTURES. the track. In that event it becomes convenient to have vertical centre posts to support theshaft leading vertically down from the engine-room to the drum. This shaft… … V////////////M//////MFig. 389. truss to that shown in Fig. 389. Here the centre posts AB are vertical, and the engine-houseis usually supported on the cross-girder CC. 375. Methods of Supporting Truss Swing Bridges at Centre.—Truss swing bridgesare sometimes made centre bearing, similar to plate…
