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1. Architect a long horizontal beam that is used for structural purposes 2. Nautical a longitudinal structural brace for strengthening the hull of a vessel stringer [′striŋยทər] (civil engineering) A long horizontal member used to support a floor or to connect uprights in a frame. An inclined member supporting the treads and risers of a staircase. (geology) (metallurgy) An elongated mass of microconstituents or foreign material in wrought metal oriented in the direction of working. stringer 1. A string, 1. 2. A stringpiece. 3. A long, heavy horizontal timber which connects the posts in a frame which supports a floor. Stringer a longitudinal member used in the frames of, for example, ships, aircraft, and railroad cars. Stringers usually take the form of flat wood or metal girders. The outer plating of the structure is riveted, welded, or cemented to stringers connected to such transverse members as ribs and beams. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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