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    strut
    /strʌt/

    noun

    • 1. a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression: "a supporting strut"
    • 2. a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait: "that old confident strut and swagger has returned"

    verb

    • 1. walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait: "peacocks strut through the grounds"
    • 2. brace (something) with a strut or struts: "the holes were close-boarded and strutted"

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  2. alsyedconstruction.com › what-is-a-strut-in-constructionWhat is a Strut in Construction?

    Mar 6, 2024 · A strut is a structural element used to resist compression forces within a framework. It provides support by transferring loads from one point to another, helping to maintain the shape and integrity of a structure. Role in Structural Support. Struts are essential in preventing buckling and collapse under compressive stress.

  3. May 16, 2022 · What is Strut? Such a component of a machine or structure that is mounted in a position other than vertical and on which axial compression force acts is called a strut. A strut is comparatively shorter than a column & it may be horizontal, vertical, or inclined. Struts are subjected to horizontal, vertical, or inclined loads.

  4. n. 1. A pompous, self-important gait. 2. A structural element used to brace or strengthen a framework by resisting stress or compression. Idiom: strut (one's) stuff Slang. To behave or perform in an ostentatious manner; show off.

  5. A structural member which is designed to bear especially compressive force is called a compressive member. The structural members may be horizontal, verticle, or inclined. The column is a compressive member of the frame structure while the strut is a compressor member of the trust structure.

  6. A strut is a major structural part of a suspension. It takes the place of the upper control arm and upper ball joint used in conventional suspensions. Because of its design, a strut is lighter and takes up less space than the shock absorbers in conventional suspension systems. Struts perform two main jobs.

  7. Column and strut are both structural elements used in construction and engineering. However, they differ in their shape and purpose. A column is a vertical, load-bearing member that supports the weight of a structure above it. It is typically cylindrical or rectangular in shape and provides stability and resistance against compression forces.

  8. strut (third-person singular simple present struts, present participle strutting, simple past and past participle strutted) ( transitive , construction ) To brace or support by a strut ot struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.