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Whipple trusses

Scope note

Use for double-intersection Pratt trusses having diagonal tension members and vertical compression members. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001929

Broader Terms used

Pratt trusses

Equivalent Terms used

Whipple truss

Created

13yrs ago

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