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Burr arch trusses

Scope note

Trusses, patented in the early 19th century by Theodore Burr, combining a wood arch with a series of metal king-post trusses.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001901

Broader Terms used

<trusses by form>

Term used for

trusses, Burr arch

Equivalent Terms used

Burr arch truss

Created

13yrs ago

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