MOMENT-RESISTING JOINT AND SYSTEM

The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, for use, but not limited to, with a pony-truss bridge system. The connection system comprises multi-hollow sections that can be, but are not limited to, extruded aluminum and a joint or node connector that can be casted, milled, forged or made by any other means. For example, a moment transferring assembly may comprise a connector node element, having a plurality of cavities, and a plurality of framing members, generally elongated, insertable into a respective cavity of the connector node. A mechanical fastener can be mounted between the connector node element and the framing member and maintain them engaged with one another. The connector node element includes a channel for receiving an elongated load carrying chord. The fastener has a tool engaging head accessible through the channel such that when the chord is received, removal of the fastener is precluded. L~invention se rapporte à un système de raccordement inédit résistant aux moments pouvant être utilisé, sans caractère limitatif, avec un système de pont en treillis. Le système de raccordement comprend une pluralité de tronçons creux pouvant être constitués, sans caractère limitatif, d~aluminium extrudé et un raccord ou un connecteur nodal pouvant être coulé, laminé, forgé et fabriqué par tout autre moyen.