spring beam
"Spring beams" are integral in various engineering and architectural applications, providing support and stability in structures and machinery.
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Definition
C1Structural Engineering
(technical, academic)A beam that spans a wide space without central support, often used in trusses.
Example
- The architect used a spring beam to ensure the open hall had no obstructing columns.
C1Nautical
(technical, specific)A beam that supports the side of a paddle box on a ship.
Example
- The shipbuilders installed a spring beam to reinforce the paddle box.
C1Machinery
(technical)An elastic bar used in devices like tilt hammers and jigsaws to absorb shock.
Example
- The tilt hammer's efficiency improved after replacing its worn-out spring beam.
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