tie beam

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tie beam

A horizontal beam forming the base of a triangular truss for a pitched roof, connecting the two side walls and supporting a pair of principals.

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tie beam - a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating; "he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam"

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beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

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