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Dwang

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001927

A short piece of timber fitted horizontally between joists or studs to provide bracing and stiffening to a floor or wall frame. These members prevent twisting and bowing of the main framing components, improving the overall rigidity of the structure. Dwang spacing is often specified by building codes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001927
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectCarpentry
TranslationsGerman: Dwang; Spanish: durmiente; French: entretoise
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001927",
  "term": "Dwang",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A short piece of timber fitted horizontally between joists or studs to provide bracing and stiffening to a floor or wall frame. These members prevent twisting and bowing of the main framing components, improving the overall rigidity of the structure. Dwang spacing is often specified by building codes.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dwang",
    "es": "durmiente",
    "fr": "entretoise"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dwang/"
}

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