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Noun Concept
Categories: Structural engineering, Truss bridges by type, Timber framing, Architectural elements, Trusses
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king post  collar-beam  hanging post  joggle piece  joggle post
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Post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss WordNet 3.0
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Post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A king post is a central vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs, working in tension to support a beam below from a truss apex above. Wikipedia
Structural member connecting the ridge and tie-beam in a roof truss. OmegaWiki
The horizontal tie connecting the the feet of the rafters in a roof truss. OmegaWiki
A central vertical supporting post used in architecture and bridge as well as in aircraft and ship design. Wiktionary
IS A
post
structural system
structural element
architectural element
HAS KIND
queen post
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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king post
Wikipedia
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king post
Wikidata
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king-post
Wiktionary
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king post
OmegaWiki
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collar-beam, hanging post, joggle piece, joggle post, king post, tiebeam
Wikipedia Redirections
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crown-post, King-pendant, king-post, King-posts, King Post, king post truss, king posts, King truss, kingpost, kingpost truss, kingposts, multiple kingpost, Multiple kingpost bridge, multiple kingpost truss
Wikidata Alias
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hanging truss, King post

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