Web most often refers to:
- Spider web, a silken structure created by the animal
- World Wide Web or the Web, an Internet-based hypertext system
In an industrial or manufacturing context, "web" refers to a thin, flat, structural component that provides support and stability to a larger structure or component. The term is often used to describe the central portion of beams, girders, or other types of load-bearing structures. Here are a few examples of the use of "web" in this context:
These are just a few examples of the use of "web" in an industrial context, and there are many other types of load-bearing structures and components that use this term.
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Beam web: The central portion of a beam that runs between the top and bottom flanges and provides the majority of the beam's structural strength.
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Girder web: The central portion of a girder that provides support and stability to the entire structure.
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Column web: The central portion of a column that runs vertically and provides support and stability to the entire column.
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Truss web: The interconnected web of structural elements in a truss that provides support and stability to the entire structure.
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Plate web: A flat, thin component that provides stability and support to a larger structure or component, such as a pressure vessel or storage tank.