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stiffener [′stif·nər] (civil engineering) A steel angle or plate attached to a slender beam to prevent its buckling by increasing its stiffness. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The lower bumper stiffener for pedestrian protection on the 2006 Opel Corsa is molded of 30% long-glass nylon 6 (BASF Ultramid B3WG6 CR) by Heyco in Germany. Longitudinal stringers, athwartship stiffeners and major structural bulkheads are installed before the hull is removed from the mold to ensure hull shape is retained when it is removed. The Angle Ring Company started out 50 years ago making stiffeners for chimneys, silos and motor casings, but has now become the UK's leading expert in the manufacture of curved steel and metal sections for the construction and engineering industries, Cardinal Place, a new 10-storey mixed development of offices and shops in central London, features an immense all-in-one, ground-to-roof curved glass facade resembling a visor or ship's prow. |
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