structure — /struk cheuhr/, n., v., structured, structuring. n. 1. mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents: a pyramidal structure. 2. something built or constructed, as a building, bridge, or dam. 3. a … Universalium
framed building — ▪ construction structure in which weight is carried by a skeleton or framework, as opposed to being supported by walls. The essential factor in a framed building is the frame s strength. Timber framed or half timbered houses were common in… … Universalium
framed — frame ► NOUN 1) a rigid structure surrounding a picture, door, etc. 2) (frames) a metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses. 3) the rigid supporting structure of a vehicle, piece of furniture, or other object. 4) a person … English terms dictionary
Framed — Frame Frame, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Framed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Framing}.] [OE. framen, fremen, to execute, build, AS. fremman to further, perform, effect, fr. fram strong, valiant; akin to E. foremost, and prob. to AS. fram from, Icel. fremja, frama … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
framed — freɪmd adj. enclosed in a frame (i.e. a picture); falsely incriminated, set up (Slang); constructed, built; fashioned; formulated freɪm n. casing; skeleton; structure; body structure; mood; picture in a film; (Internet) data packet that… … English contemporary dictionary
framed building — /freɪmd ˈbɪldɪŋ/ (say fraymd bilding) noun a construction in which a framework (usually metal or wood) forms the supporting structure …
Tube (structure) — In structural engineering, the tube is the name given to the systems where in order to resist lateral loads (wind, seismic, etc.) a building is designed to act like a three dimensional hollow tube, hence the name, cantilevered perpendicular to… … Wikipedia
architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… … Universalium
Framing (construction) — Framing, in construction known as light frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a… … Wikipedia
Dry Dock Complex (Detroit, Michigan) — Dry Dock Engine Works Detroit Dry Dock Company Complex U.S. National Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia
