Four trussed beam models on a purpose built wooden stand

Four trussed beam models on a purpose built wooden stand, with one oak wood fragment, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1855-1876. Probably used experimentally for testing the strength of different methods of trussing beams.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1876-1246
Materials:
see parts
Measurements:
see parts: 1 mm
type:
model - representation
credit:
James Watt and Company