Stiffener

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007286",
  "term": "Stiffener",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A structural component, such as a plate, angle, or channel, added to a larger member to increase its rigidity and prevent buckling or excessive deflection. Stiffeners are commonly welded or bolted to webs of beams, columns, or girders, particularly at points of concentrated load or shear. They are designed according to engineering codes like AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) specifications.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Versteifung",
    "es": "refuerzo",
    "fr": "raidisseur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stiffener/"
}