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Axial loads

Scope note

Loads or forces acting through the center of gravity of the section of structural members, therefore perpendicular to the plane of the section.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056400

Broader Terms used

loads

Term used for

axial loading
loads, axial

Equivalent Terms used

axial load

Created

13yrs ago

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