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Space Shuttle Discovery docked to the International Space Station
August 3, 2005 - The blackness of space and Earths horizon form the backdrop for this image featuring the nose of the Space Shuttle Discovery while docked to the International Space Station

A portion of the Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels
March 19, 2009 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon, a portion of the Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels are featured in this image

Space Shuttle Atlantis approaching the International Space Station
June 10, 2007 - Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches the Interntional Space Station during STS-117 rendezvous and docking operations, backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth

The Canadarm2 and solar array panel wings on the International Space Station
August 11, 2007 - The Canadarm2 (center) and solar array panel wings on the International Space Station are featured in this image photographed by a crewmember during the missions first planned

Space Shuttle Discovery and components of the International Space Station
June 5, 2008 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Japanese Pressurized Module (left), the Japanese Logistics Module (top center), the Harmony node (center)

Hell Gate Bridge In Queens, mid 20th Century
The Hell Gate Bridge over a part of the East River called Hell Gate, which separates Astoria, Queens, from Wards Island, is exclusively a railroad bridge, New York, mid 20th Century

China - Shanghai - Astor House Hotel and Garden Bridge
China - Shanghai - Astor House Hotel, the Garden (Waibaidu) Bridge (over the Suzhou Creek) and the German Church Date: circa 1910s

Shanghai, China - Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge over Suzhou Creek
Shanghai, China - Waibaidu (Garden) Bridge over the Suzhou Creek. Date: circa 1920s

Steel truss brige over the Little Missouri River, North Dakota

Cherry tomato fruit on a ripening truss on a greenhouse grown plant

Expansion joint in center truss of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: TRUSS. Expansion joint in center truss of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880

An Advertising Contortionist
Buffalo, New York: c. 1920. A contortionist puts his legs behind his back in an ad for the Uncle Sam Truss Company

A Contortionist On A Pedestal
Buffalo, New York: c. 1920. A contortionist puts his legs behind his back in an ad for the Uncle Sam Truss Company

Hammerbeam roof C013 / 6186
Hammerbeam roof. Close-up of supports in a hammerbeam roof. The hammerbeams are the lower beams that are supported by curved braces

Riveted joint on bridge tower support C013 / 6185
Riveted joint. Close-up of a riveted joint on the tower support superstructure of Tensaw River Lift Bridge, Tensaw, Alabama, USA. This bridge was built in 1927 and demolished in 1995

Rhododendron Sneezy

Rhododendron Percy Wiseman

Rhododendron Bashful

A statue of Thomas Edison by local artist Mino Duffy sits below the Blue Water Bridge along the St. Clair River at Port Huron, Michigan

Steel truss brige over the Illinois River at Peoria

The Blue Water Bridge is a twin-span bridge that spans the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan and Point Edward, Ontario

A truck crosses the Umatilla Bridge made of steel trusses over the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington

Chateau de Lascaux, Vacquieres village. Pic St Loup. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. France. Europe

ISS space walk, July 2006
ISS space walk. British astronaut Piers Sellers (born 1955) carrying out extravehicular activity (EVA, a space walk), at the International Space Station (ISS)

New Ulyanovsk Bridge, Russia
New Ulyanovsk Bridge. View of the final span being completed on the New Ulyanovsk Bridge over the River Volga in Russia. The bridge spans 5.8 kilometres of river but a total length of 13km including

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Double auricula flowers (Primula Golden Hind )

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Alpine auricula Elizabeth Anne flowers
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Organic tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) ripening on a vine

Polyanthus Elizabeth Killelay flowers
Double gold laced polyanthus flowers (Polyanthus Elizabeth Killelay )

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"Truss: A Journey through Time and Structures" Step into the world of trusses, where craftsmanship and innovation intertwine. Joseph Gray and Sons, Surgical Instrument Makers, Truss Works, and Star Works in Boston Street were pioneers in creating intricate trusses that stood the test of time. Their trade card from 1890 showcases their dedication to precision. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves on the Astoria-Megler truss bridge spanning the majestic Columbia River in Oregon. This engineering marvel connects communities while showcasing the beauty of a well-designed truss structure. In Shanghai's Waibaidu Bridge, also known as Garden Bridge, we witness another stunning example of a truss bridge. Its elegant design captivates visitors as they stroll along its pathways, admiring both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Not limited to bridges alone, trusses have found their place in various architectural wonders. The Ashton Gate Dolman Stand Roof Extension stands tall with R. W. Smiths' patent truss bridge supporting it effortlessly, and is a testament to how these structures can enhance our built environment. But it's not just large-scale constructions that benefit from trusses; even our homes reap rewards. Insulation in house lofts or roof spaces acts like a protective shield against heat loss and climate challenges. By insulating your loft space effectively, you contribute towards energy conservation and combatting climate change. A man meticulously measures insulation depth in a house loft or roof space—a reminder that every small step counts when it comes to saving energy and preserving our planet for future generations. Across oceans lies Tianjin's Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo) or International Bridge—an emblematic symbol connecting cultures through sturdy ironwork arches supported by intricate steel-trussed beams—showcasing unity amidst diversity.