. Details of riveted railroad truss bridges . Fig,38. A method where the gusset plate is used is shown in Pig, 38. The bottom chord and end post are the same width and are connected by means of two plates riveted inside of the members. This detail is neat and economical. One feature to be noted is plates the extension of the two^below the lower chord. This extensionprovides a connection to the pedestal, thus making the postand lower chord fasten directly and rigidly to the end post is field riveted to the plate. This detail is good. -24 Another riveted plate connectio
. Details of riveted railroad truss bridges . Fig,38. A method where the gusset plate is used is shown in Pig, 38. The bottom chord and end post are the same width and are connected by means of two plates riveted inside of the members. This detail is neat and economical. One feature to be noted is plates the extension of the two^below the lower chord. This extensionprovides a connection to the pedestal, thus making the postand lower chord fasten directly and rigidly to the end post is field riveted to the plate. This detail is good. -24 Another riveted plate connection is shown in detail was designed for the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railwayin Mexico. There may have been some object in view for thisdesign but it seems to be a poor one. One objection is theposition of the pin. In place of lacing in this bridge plates2-1/2 by 7/I6 were riveted at intervals along the lower sideof the end post. This design is simple but the appearance isanything but pleasing.
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