| tie beam n. 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. |
tie beam
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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating, esp one that connects two corresponding rafters in a roof or roof truss
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"How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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