Strut

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005726",
  "term": "Strut",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A structural component designed to resist axial compression, preventing buckling or collapse in a framework. It acts as a brace, transferring loads to other parts of the structure. Struts are found in roof trusses, aircraft wings, and vehicle suspensions, often made from steel, aluminum, or timber.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abstützung",
    "es": "arriostrar",
    "fr": "étrésillonner"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/strut/"
}