The support beam
Example: Support beam carries load and stabilizes structural elements
Definition
"The support beam" is a structural element designed to carry loads and provide stability to a building or construction by distributing weight and resisting bending forces, ensuring the integrity of interconnected parts under various stresses.
Etymology
The phrase "the support beam" combines "support," derived from the Old French 'soutenir,' meaning to hold up or sustain, and "beam," from the Old English 'bēam,' meaning tree or piece of wood. Originally, beams were wooden, emphasizing their crucial role in holding up structures.
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"The support beam" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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