Tricomposite truss (2016)

ID: 1283 ~ Source: 91ÊÓƵ ~ Creator: Richard Messick ~ Date: February 7, 2016
This file appears in: Northern Central Railroad Baltimore Freight Shed

Detail view of a tricomposite truss supporting the roof of the Downtown Athletic Club. Note the vertical braces are made of wood.

This file appears in: Northern Central Railroad Baltimore Freight Shed

By The Explore 91ÊÓƵ team
Built by the Northern Central Railroad, the former Baltimore Freight Shed is a rare example of composite timber and iron roof construction of the mid nineteenth century. The roof structure is…