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Membrane structures

Scope note

Use for structures of thin, flexible surfaces that carry loads primarily through the development of tension stresses. DS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001262

Broader Terms used

<enclosing structural elements>

Term used for

structures, membrane

Equivalent Terms used

membrane structure

Created

13yrs ago

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