Editing Truss bridge (section)

=== Bailey truss ===
[[File:Bailey-truss.svg|thumb]]
[[Image:PontBailey.jpg|thumb|Bailey truss over the [[Meurthe River]] in France]]
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The '''Bailey truss''' was designed by the British in 1940–1941 for military uses during World War II. A short selection of prefabricated modular components could be easily and speedily combined on land in various configurations to adapt to the needs at the site and allow rapid deployment of completed trusses. In the image, note the use of pairs of doubled trusses to adapt to the span and load requirements. In other applications the trusses may be stacked vertically, and doubled as necessary.