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  2. Tie (engineering) - Wikipedia

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    A connecting tie that provides a continuous structural load transfer path from the top of a building to its foundation, helping to protect buildings from damage resulting from high wind. These devices are primarily used in areas affected by high winds including hurricanes but are generally suitable for any area that may be impacted by windstorm ...

  3. Cantilever - Wikipedia

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    Like other structural elements, a cantilever can be formed as a beam, plate, truss, or slab. When subjected to a structural load at its far, unsupported end, the cantilever carries the load to the support where it applies a shear stress and a bending moment. [1] Cantilever construction allows overhanging structures without additional support.

  4. Glossary of structural engineering - Wikipedia

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    Structural loads – or actions, are forces, deformations, or accelerations applied to structure components. [ 31 ] [ 32 ] Loads cause stresses , deformations , and displacements in structures. Assessment of their effects is carried out by the methods of structural analysis .

  5. List of construction methods - Wikipedia

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    The list of construction methods covers the processes and techniques used in the construction process. The construction method is essential for civil engineers; utilizing it appropriately can help to achieve the desired results. The term building refers to the creation of physical structures such as buildings, bridges or railways. One of the ...

  6. Hold down (structural engineering) - Wikipedia

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    A hold-down may also refer to clamping device used to anchor a pipe to a structural steel element or concrete floor or allow movement of the pipe in an axial direction. [1] At the bottom, the hold down is connected to the concrete foundation or structural slab by an embedded or epoxied anchor bolt. At the top, the hold down is connected to a ...

  7. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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    A structural component made of straight wood or metal members, usually in a triangular pattern, with "pinned" connections at the top and bottom chords and which is used to support structural loads, as those on a floor, roof or bridge. Turret A small tower that projects vertically from the wall of a building such as a medieval castle. Tympanum

  8. List of components of oil drilling rigs - Wikipedia

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    Centrifuge (not pictured) is an industrial version of the device that separates fine silt and sand from the drilling fluid. It is typically mounted on top or just off of the mud tanks. Crown block (#13) is the stationary end of the block and tackle. Degasser (not pictured) is a device that separates air and/or gas from the drilling fluid. It is ...

  9. Category:Buildings and structures by shape - Wikipedia

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    Bridges by structural type (29 C, 53 P) C. Corridor-type kofun (24 P) Cubic buildings (1 C, 6 P) Cubic sculpture (3 P) D. Decagonal buildings (4 P) Domes (14 C, 167 P) F.