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Lateral strength

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(Mech.) strength which resists a tendency to fracture arising from lateral pressure.

See also: Lateral



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Lateral strength and dimensional change rates have been dramatically enhanced of the base films now used in LTO tape format.
Although the building's exterior is almost done, a web of steel rods still masks much of the tower as construction workers build an external wall to help ensure its lateral strength and stability, hospital officials said.
The wall ties between each leaf of the wall give better lateral strength for the overall width.
 
 
 
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