Vierendeel truss

English

Etymology

Developed by Arthur Vierendeel, Belgian civil engineer.

Noun

Vierendeel truss (plural Vierendeel trusses)

1. A truss-like structure whose members are not triangulated, but form rectangular openings; it is a frame with fixed joints that are capable of transferring and resisting bending moments.

Related terms

• Vierendeel bridge