Introduction The story of the Pratt truss bridge is one of innovation, adaptation, and enduring influence in the evolution of civil engineering. Conceived in the mid-19th century, the Pratt truss bridge quickly became a staple of infrastructure development, particularly in the United States, dur

Introduction Truss bridges are iconic symbols of engineering ingenuity, blending mathematical precision with practical necessity. Among the many types of truss bridges, the Petit (or Pennsylvania) truss and the Parker truss stand out for their historical significance and unique structural charac