Bent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000525",
  "term": "Bent",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A pre-assembled structural frame, typically composed of posts, beams, and braces, that forms a transverse section of a timber-framed building. These bents are raised individually and then connected by longitudinal members to create the complete structure. The spacing between bents defines the bay length of the building.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "references": [
    "bent - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bund",
    "es": "pórtico",
    "fr": "travée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bent/"
}