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used in longer structures. Both of these forms are equally well adapted for small bridges or for roof supports. THE VERTICAL UPRIGHT TRUSS.--This form of truss naturally develops into a type of wooden bridge known all over the country, as its framing is simple, and calculations as to its capacity to sustain loads may readily be made. Figs. 237, 238 and 239 illustrate these forms. [Illustration: _Fig. 236._] [Illustration: _Fig. 237._] THE WARREN GIRDER.--Out of this simple truss grew the Warren girder, a type of bridge particularly adapted for iron and steel construction. This is the simplest form for metal bridge truss, or girder. It is now also largely used in steel buildings and for other work requiring strength with small weight. [Illustration: _Fig. 238._] [Illustration: _Fig. 239._] [Illustration: _Fig. 240._] THE BOWSTRING GIRDER.--Only one other form of bridge truss need be mentioned here, and that is the _bowstring_ shown in Fig. 240. In this type the bow receives the entire compression thrust, and the chords act merely as suspending members. FUNDAMENTAL TRUSS FORM.--In every form of truss, whether for building or for bridge work, the principles of the famous A-truss must be employed in some form or other; and the boy who is experimentally inclined will readily evolve means to determine what degree of strength the upper and the lower members must have for a given length of truss to sustain a specified weight. There are rules for all these problems, some of them very intricate, but all of them intensely interesting. It will be a valuable addition to your knowledge to give this subject earnest study. CHAPTER XIII THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses. THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine. It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked. White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool. It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition. SOFT WOODS.--It is also well for the novice to do his initial work with a soft wood, because in joining the
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