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truss rod [′trəs ‚räd]

(civil engineering)

A rod attached to the ends of a trussed beam which transmits the strain due to downward pressure.

truss rod

1. In a truss, a metal rod used as a member under tension for stiffening.

2. A metal rod used as a diagonal tie.

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