"midspan" meaning in All languages combined

See midspan on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: midspans [plural]
Etymology: From mid- + span. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mid|span}} mid- + span Head templates: {{en-noun}} midspan (plural midspans)
  1. (engineering) In structural engineering, the point on a flexural member (typically a beam, girder, or spandrel panel) that is equidistant from the two end supports. Categories (topical): Engineering

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