Flying rib

Flying rib

In a not otherwise connected to the building, its highest point of the building structure of the uppermost part of the exposed beams. H-frame construction of reinforced concrete buildings and a feature of some modern skyscrappers.

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flying rib

Architecture; General architecture

An exposed structural beam over the uppermost part of a building which is not otherwise connected to the building at its highest point. A feature of H frame constructed concrete ...

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Convention; Conferences

A framing member, usually termed in circular forms.

rib

Manufacturing; Plastic injection molding

A reinforcing member of a molded part.

rib

Anatomy; Skeletal

A long, curved bone that goes from the spine to the sternum in the middle of the chest.

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Culinary arts; Cooking

1. The meat cut (beef, lamb or veal) from between the short loin and the chuck. Chops, steaks and roasts (depending on the animal) are cut from the rib section, which is very ...

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Construction; Bridge

Any one of the arched series of members that is parallel to the length of a bridge, especially those on a metal arch bridge.

architecture

Architecture; General architecture

The art of designing and constructing buildings.

fiberglass

Architecture; General architecture

A material made up of very thin fibers of glass. The fibers are very strong when woven together and can be shaped for use.

squint

Architecture; General architecture

An opening, often arched, through an internal wall of a church providing an oblique view of the altar.

order

Architecture; General architecture

An order refers to each of a series of mouldings most often found in Romanesque and Gothic arches.

latticework

Architecture; General architecture

An ornamental, lattice framework consisting of a criss-crossed pattern.

cantilever

Architecture; General architecture

A beam or other projection that is unsupported at one end.

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