Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous truss

structure in the World. Constructed between 1887
and 1889, consists of a 324 m high pylon ending up
on 4 oblique pylon close to the ground surface. The
lateral stiffness of the tower, especially against wind
forces is significantly enhanced by the presence of
two levels in the form of lattice. The metal trusses
were positioned at regular intervals and are a key
factor for the lateral resistance of the tower, together
with arching action close to the base.
Ikitsuki Bridge

This is the longest continuous truss bridge in the

World, with a main span of 400 m and two side
spans of 200 m. The Ikitsuki bridge falls in the
category of through truss bridges, where the steel
truss members are positioned in a manner to
respond to resistance requirements. The low weight
of this type of bridge compared to concrete or
concrete-steel bridges is a remarkable advantage for
adequate seismic behaviour, especially in
earthquake-prone areas like Japan