Clearspan
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001152
Describing a structural system or space that is free of intermediate columns or supports across its width. This design allows for an unobstructed open area, often achieved with long-span beams, trusses, or arches. Clearspan structures are common in warehouses, gymnasiums, and aircraft hangars, where large open floor plans are required.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001152 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Freispannweite; Spanish: luz libre; French: portée libre |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001152",
"term": "Clearspan",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a structural system or space that is free of intermediate columns or supports across its width. This design allows for an unobstructed open area, often achieved with long-span beams, trusses, or arches. Clearspan structures are common in warehouses, gymnasiums, and aircraft hangars, where large open floor plans are required.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Freispannweite",
"es": "luz libre",
"fr": "portée libre"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/clearspan/"
}
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