structural element
engineering term; structural part of a complex structure
gusset plate
Engineering plate
T-beam
beam with a T-shaped cross-section
spar
main structural member of the wing of an aircraft
deck
part of a bridge
shell
structural element in solid mechanics
plate
thin structural element which supports loads perpendicular to its surface
anchor plate
large plate or washer connected to a tie rod or bolt
grating
famework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other
bracket
architectural element with a flat-topped, angular projection or support. Used to support, sometimes with a shelf, various objects, such as a clock, a statuette, a plant, a lamp.
pile cap
top part of a deep foundation, typically a thick concrete block into which the pile tops are embedded, used to transfer the load of the structure above to the piles driven into the ground below
pillar
supporting structures, detached vertical members, often rectangular shape
foundation
lowest and supporting layer of a structure
plinth
platform to support structure above it
spreader
structural element of sailing vessels
king-post
central vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs
span
distance between supports of an arch, bridge, etc.
pipe support
mounting element that transfers loads from a pipe to supporting structures
concrete slab
common structural element of modern buildings
rib
chord-wise structural element of an aircraft wing
wall stud
vertical framing member in a building's wall of smaller cross section than a post
shear wall
structural system composed of braced panels (also known as shear panels) to counter the effects of lateral load acting on a structure
lead frame
sheet metal frame to support the die/chip and allow interconnection in an electronic device
strut
structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression
chassis
load-bearing framework of an artificial object, which structurally supports the object in its construction and function
bent
two-dimensional transverse rigid frame (or similar structures such as three-hinged arches)
cross bracing
system to reinforce building structures in which diagonal supports intersect.
wall tie
building component used to tie together internal and external walls in a cavity wall design
column
type of support element in Chinese architecture
dormer
structural element of a building
compression member
structural element that carries a load via a compressive force
step
elevated portion of a walkway that often forms one part of staircase
T-slot profile
framing system made of extruded aluminum
muntin
strip of material that separates and holds glass panes in a window
grating
grid that can be walked on ships
thin-shell structure
lightweight constructions using shell elements
stringer
structural element in a stairway that supports risers and treads
pedestal
support of a statue or a vase
gooseneck arm
plastically flexible joining element
batter-post structure
Supporting structure with two (symmetrical) struts, often A- or V-shaped and supporting a horizontal beam. When applied to bridges, often forms a rigid frame with the bridge deck.
tension element
linear structural component designed to resist tension
wood flooring
product manufactured from timber that is designed for use as flooring