ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Truss tower

Okay kiddo, do you know what a tower is? It's a really tall thing that's often built in cities or on mountains. A truss tower is a tower made out of a special kind of frame called a truss.

Now, a truss is like a puzzle made out of metal or wood pieces that fit together really well. When you put all the pieces together, they make a frame that's really strong, even though it's lightweight. It's like building a big puzzle, except instead of putting together a picture, you’re making a frame.

So, a truss tower is a tall tower made of these truss frames all connected together. The tower can hold heavy things and withstand strong winds because the truss frames are so strong. It’s like building your own treehouse or fort, but super tall!

Truss towers can be used for lots of different things, like carrying antennas or lighting for large outdoor events. Some truss towers are really tall and can even be used for things like bungee jumping or rock climbing.

So, that's what a truss tower is! It's a tower made of a strong frame called a truss that can hold heavy things and withstand strong winds.