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| − | A '''load bearing''' [[member]] of a structure is one that carries significant weight apart from its own. Removing a load bearing member results in structural instability. This is seen in the end of certain types of movies, where the removal of the primary antagonist causes the [[collapse]] of her lair. | + | A '''load bearing''' [[members|member]] of a structure is one that carries significant weight apart from its own. Removing a load bearing member results in structural instability. This is seen in the end of certain types of movies, where the removal of the primary antagonist causes the [[collapse]] of her lair. |
Revision as of 19:37, 20 April 2007
A load bearing member of a structure is one that carries significant weight apart from its own. Removing a load bearing member results in structural instability. This is seen in the end of certain types of movies, where the removal of the primary antagonist causes the collapse of her lair.
