Sentence examples for tie beam from inspiring English sources
noun
A horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating while forming the base of a triangular truss for a pitched roof.
The uncovered frame revealed carpentry for a tie beam, indicating that there were lean-tos on both the west and north walls of the house, Mr. Hefner said.
There was a requirement for visible tie beam.
Ten wall assemblies with a 0.80-scale were built, consisting of a clay masonry panel, two confining columns and a tie beam.
An extensive experimental campaign on structural carpentry connections, namely the rafter and tie beam connection, was conducted to assess their rotational behaviour and the effectiveness of some common repair and reinforcement techniques.
Six full-scale wall assembles, consisting of a clay masonry panel, two confining columns and a tie beam, were tested under a combination of vertical load and monotonic pushover up to failure.
Four full-scale trusses with different spans (6 and 12 m) and assembly modes for the king-post to tie beam connection (close or open node) were subjected to symmetric load carrying test up to failure.
She had mink around her shoulders, and my father, who was in black tie, beamed.
Richards's sister took photographs of him that day, squinting into the sun, wearing a red tie, beaming.
Mr. Ruvo, dressed in a black shirt and black suit (no tie), beamed when the bidding hit $130,000.
This chapter discusses tie beams and grade beams.
Tie beams are used to connect column footings together.
