Span (engineering)
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span-engineering-308-18145874
title:
Span (engineering)
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In engineering, span is the distance between two adjacent structural supports of a structural member. Span is measured in the horizontal direction either between the faces of the supports or between the centers of the bearing surfaces: A span can be closed by a solid beam or by a rope. The first kind is used for bridges, the second one for power lines, overhead telecommunication lines, some type of antennas or for aerial tramways. Span is a significant factor in finding the strength and size of
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Distance between supports of an arch, bridge, etc.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Span_(engineering)
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2024-04-04T22:09:30Z
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