Define struts.

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Chapter28: Structural Components Of Framed Construction
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Define struts.

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Struts:- They are long, slender structural members in an assembly which are subjected to the only compressive force. Struts are outwards facing support in their length direction which can be used to keep two other components separate, performing the opposite function of a tie. They are commonly used in architecture and engineering.

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