fender beam
The term "fender beam" is commonly used in maritime and railway contexts to describe protective structures.
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Definition
C1Maritime
(technical)A protective structure on a ship's side to prevent damage while docked.
Example
- The fender beam prevented the ship from scraping against the dock.
C1Railway
(technical)A permanent buffer at the end of a railway siding to prevent trains from overrunning.
Example
- The train came to a stop as it reached the fender beam at the end of the track.
C1Engineering
(technical)A structural component used to protect bridge piers or other structures from impact by vessels.
Example
- The engineers installed a fender beam to shield the bridge pier from potential collisions.
Similar
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