Kingpost

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Structural element
gptkbp:commonIn Historic architecture
Rural bridges
gptkbp:component King post bridge
King post truss
gptkbp:connects Apex of truss to base
gptkbp:feature Central vertical post
gptkbp:function Vertical support
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kingpost
gptkbp:introducedIn Medieval period
gptkbp:material Steel
wood
Concrete
gptkbp:origin Traditional carpentry
gptkbp:relatedTo Queen post
gptkbp:used_in Pedestrian bridges
Bridge construction
Railway bridges
Roof truss
Small span bridges
Timber framing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1988_Belmont_Stakes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6