Kim interviews engineer Sean James, Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates in Manchester about the Town Truss. This lattice truss design was first patented by Ithiel Town in 1820 and has since been regarded as one of the most significant developments in the history of covered bridges. Sean will explain why that is and tell us about some of New Hampshire’s Town Truss Bridges.
Links from the conversation
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates
Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Photos of the Ashuelot Bridge
Photos of the Slate Bridge
Photos of the Haverhill Bath Bridge
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